Recent content by jal

Hi - yes i used the 'dot & dab' method to apply the insulation plasterboards on the wall.. No problems with backing etc All the best with your project, feel free to ask anymore questions and ill be more than happy to answer from my experience!

I haven't had any condensation or mould since i've insulated the interior walls! And it also keeps the room warm for much longer after central heating is turned off.. Hope this helps. Any questions then do ask...

A quick update on my progress - all boards are up and skimmed & walls have dried out a week ago - i have applied my base coat on the walls - progress pictures are upload in my picture album.. Room feels a lot fresher and much more comfortable - in terms of feeling no drafts or coldness from...

have a look at my thread on internal wall insulation - i had the same problem..

have a look at my thread Insulating internal walls - which i am still in the process of, well its all completed just waiting for it to be skimed off.. http://www.diynot.com/forums/general-diy/insulating-internal-walls.337674/#axzz2BlcgjtY4 i will uploading more pictures of my progress - so...

I gave it a miss, was really tempted though - :roll:

Thanks for the reply & advice. I shall be putting in some nice 2 by 2 strips going down in vertical for the brackets to go on.. Will post pics after completed..

Thanks for the reply - by looking at the pic's do you think i can get away from drilling direct through the boards into the wall and using rawl plugs & long screws? (there is sufficient amount of adhesive on the boards where the rad will go - to prevent it from being cracked/pushed back etc...

Hi All, some progress update on my internal wall insulation. I've got most of the walls covered with insulated plasterboards.. I was just wondering when i put my radiator back on - what fixings would be ideal to go up on the insulated plasterboard? i know i will need longer screws for a...

Just update on my progress - i've removed the plaster off the window wall, found some suprises!! will need to cement in the gaps in the wall, also there are a couple of loose bricks which will also need cementing in whats the best way to fill in the gap under the window cills? shall...

No the chimney hasn't been removed from the roof - would gallow brackets not be sufficient enough?

just some pictures to my progress, i've almost completed one of the walls, just the window wall left.. i'm thinking i might aswell remove the chimney breast while i'm doing the wall insulation. this is the chimney stack view from the loft - If i remove these two bricks from...

Thanks for the advice will bear that in mind when i do start

Thanks for your comment.. I have extractor fans in bathroom & kitchen.. Also use a dehumidifier in the affected bedroom, drinks alot of water, been have for the last couple of months!! I have looked at different options & products, ive decided i will go down the insulated plasterboard route...

Been reading this thread - http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1512037#1512037 Im having exactly the same problem and looks like people have suggested to go with insulation plasterboards... I wonder how the op got on at the end considering that thread is 4yrs old!!