DPM for Internal Block Wall ??

[Trickytree77]

Hi, I am closing up living/dining room internal wall with thermalite blocks. Using blocks as want better soundproofing than a stud wall wouod give. Floor is concrete, with what I assume are thin tiles (asbestos?) on.

1: Do I need to put down a dpm before start laying?

2: Can I lay on top of the tiles or do i need to lift them?

Was going to use wall profiles (strip approx 1200) for the ties

Any other tips appreciated

Cheers

 

[tell80]

Just me but you seem to be on the way.
1. no
2. on top
3. profiles ok - they can be sometimes a bit tricky tieing in an extension but if you want to do it that way then fine.

Remove short pieces skirting on all 4 wall nibs - refix long lengths.
be aware of cables anywhere on the wall nibs.
Cut back the plaster about 100mm at jamb returns - work to plumbed lines.

 

[Trickytree77]

Thanks for the reply, appreciated