The house I have just moved into is of timber frame construction. I've not had anything to do with this type of house before, but I've been told it is important not to damage the vapour barrier when doing any work.
How far is the vapour barrier behind the pasterboard? What would be the best way to run a cable down behind the plasterboard - I don't want to cut into the wall only to find I have cut through the vapour barrier (if I do, is it easy to fix?).
I will want to put a 4 inch cooker hood extractor pipe through the wall - does the vapour barrier need to be tightly sealed around this pipe?
The surveyor said if ever we had an extension or any major work we would need to use a builder experienced in timber frame houses - was the surveyor just being cautious or is there a serious risk of moisture getting in and rotting the frame?
Cheers,
Bob.
How far is the vapour barrier behind the pasterboard? What would be the best way to run a cable down behind the plasterboard - I don't want to cut into the wall only to find I have cut through the vapour barrier (if I do, is it easy to fix?).
I will want to put a 4 inch cooker hood extractor pipe through the wall - does the vapour barrier need to be tightly sealed around this pipe?
The surveyor said if ever we had an extension or any major work we would need to use a builder experienced in timber frame houses - was the surveyor just being cautious or is there a serious risk of moisture getting in and rotting the frame?
Cheers,
Bob.