Hi,
I have an outbuilding (built around 1975) which has a plasterboard ceiling (which looks original).
Having spoken with the neighbours it seems that the roof was replaced within the last 10 years and does look reasonably new.
I would like to get access to the void above the plasterboard, with a view to possibly increasing the insulation and also possibly putting in some potlights to replace the existing strip lights.
There is a wooden panel in the ceiling which appears to provide access to the utilities coming in (has plumbing along with the electrics).
Before I take it down I was just hoping to get some thoughts on what I would encounter.
I have the original plans, which I have included below, and they do mention asbestos, hence my hesitation.
However, I suspect that if the roof has been replaced the asbestos will have been removed, as it appears to have been in the felt layers.
Even if it hasn't been removed I think that the Weyroc boards would form a barrier to the asbestos felt anyway.
I think if I go above the plasterboard I will just find the joists, topped with the Weyroc (or its replacement) and then insulation between the joists.
Do you think that is right, and should I exercise any caution regarding possible asbestos?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
I have an outbuilding (built around 1975) which has a plasterboard ceiling (which looks original).
Having spoken with the neighbours it seems that the roof was replaced within the last 10 years and does look reasonably new.
I would like to get access to the void above the plasterboard, with a view to possibly increasing the insulation and also possibly putting in some potlights to replace the existing strip lights.
There is a wooden panel in the ceiling which appears to provide access to the utilities coming in (has plumbing along with the electrics).
Before I take it down I was just hoping to get some thoughts on what I would encounter.
I have the original plans, which I have included below, and they do mention asbestos, hence my hesitation.
However, I suspect that if the roof has been replaced the asbestos will have been removed, as it appears to have been in the felt layers.
Even if it hasn't been removed I think that the Weyroc boards would form a barrier to the asbestos felt anyway.
I think if I go above the plasterboard I will just find the joists, topped with the Weyroc (or its replacement) and then insulation between the joists.
Do you think that is right, and should I exercise any caution regarding possible asbestos?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.