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whitethorn

Hi

We've just pulled down a lathe and plaster ceiling and was thinking of replacing it with plasterboard between the joists and leaving a section of joist exposed. Has anyone done this to their house? Will it affect buildings insurance? Any tips?

Many thanks

whitethorn

Thanks that's reassuring to hear. I think we just panicked when scrapping out the mortar it had just crumbled to dust. We could see through to the inside of the house! Many thanks for your reply.

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Hi We've just bought a 1911 terraced cottage with damp issues. We are in the process of reducing ground levels and installing new air bricks to remedy the issues. There had been some re pointing to the bay with cement which we have chipped off as it was originally lime mortar. Some of the lime morta...

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