I have a small problem with my garage that I'm converting into a workshop. The ceiling, to make it fire proof, has been finished with an asbestos based board. While I know this is safe providing it doesn't crack, i'm worried about the potential of hitting it with a bit of metal and causing dust.
I also had a leak in the cieling above (that has now been fixed) that has left a damp, sagging area of board.
I'm looking to seal the ceiling and then reinforce it as safely as possible. But I've been warned about building regs with regards to fire proof ceiling. Could some one tell me what these are with respect to this plan?
1) PVA over the old asbestos to seal the surface, making sure no more dust escapes.
2) Fit marine grade plywood (or normal if it'll do) OVER the asbestos and screw it into the joists, through the existing board.
3) fiberglass (or otherwise seal) the joints in the board so that no dust can escape.
4) paint
Again, I'm using ply as opposed to plaster board as it'll add strength in the event I hit it with something.
Anyway, hope someone can let me know on the legality of this.
Cheers,
Sam.
I also had a leak in the cieling above (that has now been fixed) that has left a damp, sagging area of board.
I'm looking to seal the ceiling and then reinforce it as safely as possible. But I've been warned about building regs with regards to fire proof ceiling. Could some one tell me what these are with respect to this plan?
1) PVA over the old asbestos to seal the surface, making sure no more dust escapes.
2) Fit marine grade plywood (or normal if it'll do) OVER the asbestos and screw it into the joists, through the existing board.
3) fiberglass (or otherwise seal) the joints in the board so that no dust can escape.
4) paint
Again, I'm using ply as opposed to plaster board as it'll add strength in the event I hit it with something.
Anyway, hope someone can let me know on the legality of this.
Cheers,
Sam.