nissanmicraowner
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I live in a 1930s house near Croydon, the external walls are not insulated neither does it have any gaps between the bricks. I am planning to insulate the inside wall surrounding the window in the upstairs bedroom (size 13"x11").The walls are very crumbly and the plaster has come off in places. We decorated this room years ago in the early 1980s.
My plasterer suggested using a thicker insulated plasterboard round the wall and round the window slightly thinner insulated plasterboard to fit the width round the frame. I have read online that the internal walls can also be insulated using wooden strip batons and then insulated in between. I have fitted wardrobes on one side along the chimney breast. He would also have to insulate the external wall inside the fitted cupboard.
I am not sure what is the difference between the ready made insulated plasterboard or inserting insulation between the batons. My plasterer said that putting batons up will be more expensive alternative.
Also, are insulated plaster boards fireproof?
I also have very heavy curtains. Will it be easy to drill holes and would the plasterboard be able to support the weight of the heavy curtains?
There is a radiator under the window which would have to be moved slightly forward to accommodate the insulated wall. There are pipes in the corner which I don't believe are functional any more.
How much would it cost approx? I have asked the plasterer to plaster 3 walls, two internal walls and one external and the ceiling which has a crack going right across the room. We can't plaster the other fourth wall as it is surrounded by fitted wardrobe.
I would also like to get extra sockets put in the room. Can anyone recommend a qualified electrician and a plumber to take off the radiator and move it forward after the plasterboarding?
Thank you.
My plasterer suggested using a thicker insulated plasterboard round the wall and round the window slightly thinner insulated plasterboard to fit the width round the frame. I have read online that the internal walls can also be insulated using wooden strip batons and then insulated in between. I have fitted wardrobes on one side along the chimney breast. He would also have to insulate the external wall inside the fitted cupboard.
I am not sure what is the difference between the ready made insulated plasterboard or inserting insulation between the batons. My plasterer said that putting batons up will be more expensive alternative.
Also, are insulated plaster boards fireproof?
I also have very heavy curtains. Will it be easy to drill holes and would the plasterboard be able to support the weight of the heavy curtains?
There is a radiator under the window which would have to be moved slightly forward to accommodate the insulated wall. There are pipes in the corner which I don't believe are functional any more.
How much would it cost approx? I have asked the plasterer to plaster 3 walls, two internal walls and one external and the ceiling which has a crack going right across the room. We can't plaster the other fourth wall as it is surrounded by fitted wardrobe.
I would also like to get extra sockets put in the room. Can anyone recommend a qualified electrician and a plumber to take off the radiator and move it forward after the plasterboarding?
Thank you.