Concerns over Hill House dampness
Published 12 May 2011 09:30
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CONCERNS have been raised after it emerged that Helensburgh's historic Hill House has extensive dampness.
A thermal imaging survey was carried out by Historic Scotland (HS) to find out the severity of moisture penetrating the walls of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh world-acclaimed creation.
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS), which owns the site, is working on plans to tackle water ingress and confirms that a "major project", funded by a public appeal, may need to take place to rid the iconic building of the damp.
A spokesperson said: "The Hill House is clearly a place of the highest cultural significance, and must be well cared for.
"The trust is currently exploring how best to resolve the longstanding issues of water ingress and the associated damp caused by the cement harling, which at the time of building was relatively untried."
But the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society is urging the NTS to take action immediately before it is too late.
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This article appeared in Helensburgh Advertiser 12 May 11
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