Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Who knows about plaster and moisture? 8Feb 07, 2008 8:29 pm As per allens comments
Quote: Personally I would recommend to have the walls and ceiling replaced if possible, as I don't think these gyprock walls/ceilings are designed to be water proof or to be soaked in water.... Plaster is not very good after it gets wet. Sort of turns into a paper maches over the years. I'd push to have it replaced.. The bigger risk is more in the time factor - if you accept it - they will then paint it that will seal the moisture into the plaster and it will take longer to dry out. check out any insurance claims where a cyclone has allowed water to enter a house. they generaly replace the lot. Ask for the same. Steve these look like missing batts. Go up and take a look. But yeah moisure meter is a completely different tool 4 9457 Hi, Have used the Dulux 1 step, oil base on my walls(white set), out of can it’s already a more thinner product than a final coat paint Also in water base Water or… 3 5024 |