Thanks. There has been some good feedback to this thread. Yes the dust and mess issue is a consideration but they are going be taking a lot of plaster off the walls anyway. The key thing for me in this is the fact that the ceiling has been water damaged. And given Midlands weather it will take...
Thanks for the above comments, especially the caveat about residual damp in the core of the old plaster and laths. Under the policy the builders are appointed by the Insurers and it seems they are recommending a complete "strip out". A full replace is my preference as it seems to be a "white"...
Should We Remove Water Damaged Lath & Plaster Ceiling Or Just Plasterboard Over It When It Has Dried Out?
Hi All
Had a major water escape in loft over Christmas which has seriously damaged two rooms. Insurance are going to pay. I'm all for the existing lath & plaster ceiling to be taken down...
