Cornish Restoration Specialists 'Hayle' Multiboard’s Broad Benefits

A trio of highly experienced and multi-skilled tradesmen who specialise in the renovation and restoration of traditional properties in Cornwall, are employing three different thicknesses of Marmox Multiboard as they tackle damp issues, and poor energy performance within a stone-built cottage located in Hayle. Andrew Bourne of ‘Bourne to Build’ and Mike Chellew, who trades under the name of Southwest Renovations, had worked together since the early 2000s before Peter Adams joined them five years ago, adding his talent for bespoke carpentry to his partners’ prowess at stonework, roofing, building services and other trades.

They are renovating a 150 year old home built from the local shale type rock which are being lined with 40mm thick Marmox Multiboard, while the 10mm version of the product is being used to upgrade the window reveals. 60mm thick Multiboards have been used to cover a concrete floor, improving the insulation performance and providing an ideal substrate for the installation of a hydronic underfloor heating system.

Peter Adams comments: “The owner was seeking to improve the thermal performance of what had been a cold house which had also suffered from damp problems in areas. A massive bonus to using Multiboard instead of standard plasterboard is the difference in the sound quality - you don’t get that hollow sound when you tap it: the walls just feel more substantial and it really adds to the overall quality of the build.” www.marmox.co.uk