Loft - Party Wall

[Paul_GPvR]

Hi,

We've almost exchanged / completed on our new home (1935 semi) now, the surveyor picked up that there is not much if any of a party wall in the loft between us and our neighbour, which is obviously a fire hazard and no good for security.

I've done a quick search on the site (not working too great) about this and cant find any info.

How easy is it to construct a small wall up there? What materials would i require?? Just for you info i've never built any kind of wall!!
Thats all the info i have at the moment as we've not got the hosue yet.

Thanks for anyhelp whatsoever.

Paul

 

[noseall]

it would make sense to build the wall out of lightweight blocks, easier to cut and easier to handle.

a denser block will give better acoustic protection.

make sure you have a ligitimate agreement with the neighbour regarding the party wall.

 

[Roofer]

This (look at option 2) is just as good as a brick or block party wall as far as fire protection goes and it's a lot easier to install

 

[Paul_GPvR]

This (look at option 2) is just as good as a brick or block party wall as far as fire protection goes and it's a lot easier to install

Thanks for that, it doesnt look very secure though, possibly to stop neighbours wandering through!