1970

We have a cold flat roof with a 1970s-style suspended office ceiling made of a metal grid frame and mineral fibre ceiling tiles. the ceiling has rock wool insualtion above it and still in good condition, with the original plastic vapour control layer and the roof has roof vents all around the...

Hi All! First time post but have been a long time reader of the forum. I bought my first property in 2020 which is a 1970's maisonette which includes a single garage which is one of the middle garages in a row of 4. Last winter and whenever there is heavy rainfall the garage becomes damp as...

Hi everyone. I’ve never posted on a forum before but I'm having huge difficulties insulating our house and hoped someone here can please help me with some good advice? Our 1970’s house has a large dormer on the front and on the back, each spanning 3 rooms in width. Internal rooms have a...

I was ripping down an Artex ceiling on an outside porch when a neighbour warned there was Asbestos Insulation Board above the Artex (It was built in mid 1970s). I had a mask on and soaked the Artex ceiling first but I know that would not be enough protection if AIB was above it. The board I...