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Drylining onto lathed wall or brick
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:52 pm
by andyclark
I am about to start removing loose plaster and dryline. Should I fix the new boards to the existing lathed wall, or remove the lathes and dob and dab directly on to the brick?
Cheers,
Andy
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:26 pm
by kbrownie
Hi Andy,
if it's a lathe wall, will timber frame behind it. I'd recommend you remove the plaster and lathe. It's a messy time consuming job especailly when it comes to pulling the nails out of the timber, but worth it in the long run gives a good sound surface to board on to and you can also insulate the inside stud work.
KB
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:43 pm
by rosebery
The latter - you'll find it a lot easier to get it vertical.
Cheers
Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:56 pm
by stoneyboy
andyclark,
Be sure that the wall was not L&Pd for a reason, if its an outside solid wall covering with plasterboard can create damp problems.
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:17 pm
by andyclark
Cheers folks. Much appreciated. I'm new to this game so wish me luck.
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:10 pm
by kbrownie
GOOD LUCK!
KB
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:52 pm
by rosebery
Be sure that the wall was not L&Pd for a reason, if its an outside solid wall covering with plasterboard can create damp problems.
Thats a valid point but as long as the DPC isn't bridged I don't see a major problem.