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    Pull down plaster and lath or just plaster

    Thanks for the prompt reply Will get several into quote as we need a number of rooms either part re-plastering or a full skim
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    Slate roof, insulation and what original timbers would have been present ?

    Hi My daughter has just purchased an 1930’s inner terrace house with a back pointed slate roof. The roof has large lower and upper purlins on each side running the full length from the adjoining neighbours. The roof height does not allow anyone to stand up in the attic. A previous owner has...
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    Pull down plaster and lath or just plaster

    Hi Working a revised kitchen out of 3 rooms - small kitchen, pantry and utility. Kitchen has old tiles glued to the plaster and lath ceiling, the rest is plaster and lath only therefore the enlarged room has different height ceilings. In addition removing a couple of non structural walls has...
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    Kitchen Ceiling Tiles - what are they made of ?

    Thanks for prompt reply. They are 12" square and glued to the plaster...was this a common way of fixing them ? I'll wear a P3 mask - assume it will be a slow and painful removal with a hand scrapper - are there better ways ?
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    Kitchen Ceiling Tiles - what are they made of ?

    Hi My daughter has just purchased a house and these fibre based tiles are on the kitchen ceiling. This small piece fell off when I took down an old cupboard. Are they inert and thus I can remove, or, should I get them tested ? Thanks in advance.
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