Drylining onto lathed wall or brick

by **andyclark** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:52 pm

I am about to start removing loose plaster and dryline. Should I fix the new boards to the existing lathed wall, or remove the lathes and dob and dab directly on to the brick?

Cheers,
Andy

by **kbrownie** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:26 pm

Hi Andy,
if it's a lathe wall, will timber frame behind it. I'd recommend you remove the plaster and lathe. It's a messy time consuming job especailly when it comes to pulling the nails out of the timber, but worth it in the long run gives a good sound surface to board on to and you can also insulate the inside stud work.
KB

by **rosebery** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:43 pm

The latter - you'll find it a lot easier to get it vertical.

Cheers

by **stoneyboy** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:56 pm

andyclark,
Be sure that the wall was not L&Pd for a reason, if its an outside solid wall covering with plasterboard can create damp problems.
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by **andyclark** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:17 pm

Cheers folks. Much appreciated. I'm new to this game so wish me luck.

by **kbrownie** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:10 pm

GOOD LUCK!
KB

by **rosebery** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:52 pm

Be sure that the wall was not L&Pd for a reason, if its an outside solid wall covering with plasterboard can create damp problems.

Thats a valid point but as long as the DPC isn't bridged I don't see a major problem.