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by hrimalf
Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Attaching a batten to a metal lintel
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Attaching a batten to a metal lintel

Hi all, I'm battening all the inside (block) walls of my 80s house so I can insulate them and plasterboard over. There's what I think is a metal lintel over the windows and front door which I think I need to attach horizontal battens to in order to frame the windows so the plasterboard doesn't colla...
by hrimalf
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Is this battening for insulation sufficient?
Replies: 3
Views: 1007

Re: Is this battening for insulation sufficient?

Thanks - I presume I'm supposed to mount the plasterboard sheets vertically rather than horizontally so there shouldn't be a join unless the height is over 2.4m, is that right?
by hrimalf
Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Is this battening for insulation sufficient?
Replies: 3
Views: 1007

Is this battening for insulation sufficient?

Hi all, I'm battening the walls of my brick and block 80s house, insulating in between and then plasterboarding over with acoustic plasterboard (heavier than the regular stuff). Have I used enough battens to support the weight? I see some people put header battens and noggins in too. I'm trying to d...
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