Hello! We have a newly acquired 1890-ish London terrace house. Not in terrible condition any any means. For example the walls are lath-and-plaster but in good condition. Our surveyor said that there is actually lots of benefit in retaining the lime plaster walls such as sound proofing and overall “breathability”, which having read around, I think I agree with. No external drainage or roof issues.
Despite the breathability point, we would dearly like to put in fitted wardrobes in the upstairs bedrooms. This would be over sound and dry lime plaster walls. Has anyone does this before? We’re trying to work out the absolute best way to do this that ensures that the inside doesn’t get condensation or mould as a result. Perhaps a gap between wardrobe and wall - either insulated or with a gap for space to circulate?
We’ve lived in so many flats and houses where wardrobe contents end up mouldy. So trying to preempt any issues this time by fully researching up front!