No, THIS would be the crisis

Ok, to follow on from an earlier post, the issue with the windows simply isn't destined to be the problem with the project - it's the floor.

We've had a damp problem in The Burrow, which was pretty much self-contained. That is until they removed the laminate flooring and the wallpaper, and the stench of damp became much more apparent. It seems the previous owners, for reasons best known only to them, decided to rip out the practical, functional suspended timber flooring and replace it with a nasty terrazzo surface laid on a pile of loose rubble. Messrs Architect and Builder are pretty sure that this dubious move has laid the foundation for our damp problems. We have to do something and it's all going to cost.

Option 1 (not that cheap and cheerful) is to patch up the terrazzo (hoping that its poor construction and wafer-thin construction will hold) and paint over with some painty dampproof stuff. May solve the damp problem cheaply but structurally not a great plan

Option 2 (getting pricey) is to rip up all the nasty terrazzo and replace with a big concrete slab, some damp proof membrane and insulation. OK, so not great for the environment but does the job.

Option 3 (about the same as option 2) is to hark back to Victorian times, rip up the terrazzo and replace with a suspended timber flooring. Working with the elements to allow natural ventilation, but worrying about the fact we'll have a big bath full of water and two people on it.

We're going to wait for the fully costed options before making a decision. Personally I'm up for option 3 because it's how the house was meant to be, but we'll see.