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Ceiling asbestos
Is it safe for me to inspect whether there is Asbestos present in a ceiling? What sort of steps can I take to do so in a safe manner?
Ceiling cracks updated post
Thank you to everyone for your responses it's very much appreciated just for context the ceilings up stairs after solar went in the loft.... have said they will fill them with filler but won't guarantee that it won't shrink or crack again which Is no good I my opinion as I could be in the same position again in 6/12 months. Can these be repaired using filler or do they need repairing with full re-skim as I won't be papering them there going to be painted. I'm seeking advice as I have spoken to a couple of local plasterers who have said filler is a quick short term fix (bodge job that looks ok) but within a short period of time it will perish and crack again. They also said a proper fix would be rake out fill sand and tape then a full re-skim. Just looking for professional opinion Thanks in advance
Flaky paint/crumbly render
Having to continually repaint the black plinth around the bottom of the exterior north facing wall on my 1930s house with the render being very crumbly, paint always lifting/flaking off - even if I apply stabilising solution before Sandtex masonry paint. Above the plinth is fine. Could this be a symptom of an underlying issue? DPC in place and no other issues....
Repairs to the rendering
What is the average cost to re render a end terrace house
How to cover Asbestos Artex
We have a few Artex ceilings that have been confirmed to contain asbestos. A local builder said he would overboard and then plaster and didn't seem too concerned about the asbestos. Would you not have to make holes to find the joists, disturbing the asbestos if you were to overboard? They said they wouldn't want to plaster directly on top because the current cracks will come through. I just wanted to get a 2nd opinion?
Breathable render
Is lime render more breathable than cement render?
How can I tell how effective a fire-resistant plasterboard is?
How can I tell how effective a fire-resistant plasterboard is? Is there, perhaps a scale of how resistant they are to fire?
How long does it take for plaster to dry?
On average, how long should I wait before I can be confident that plaster has dried? Is there a way to actually check to make certain that it’s dry?
Restore popcorn ceiling
Is it possible to smooth out a popcorn/textured ceiling and how much does this usually cost per sq/f? I live in London.
Skim over living room walls
I now have had 2 quotes 1 which is charging £440 to smin 4 walls then i got a quote including the ceiling and walls £450?
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