Hello,
I have purchased a house built in 1955.
I want to install a drywall ceiling in the top floor. Above that is an unheated attic.
Current construction:
The roof is insulated with mineral wool (however, a raccoon gnawed on several spots and left some gaps – you can see the roof tiles or the insulation has collapsed). The raccoon is no longer there.
Wood beam ceiling – reed lath – cracked plaster – expanded polystyrene.
I have already removed the polystyrene, and the plaster is too cracked to reinforce.
Can I now install the ceiling with metal framing profiles without any special measures, or do I need to consider moisture issues? Additionally, I do not want to add insulation!
I have purchased a house built in 1955.
I want to install a drywall ceiling in the top floor. Above that is an unheated attic.
Current construction:
The roof is insulated with mineral wool (however, a raccoon gnawed on several spots and left some gaps – you can see the roof tiles or the insulation has collapsed). The raccoon is no longer there.
Wood beam ceiling – reed lath – cracked plaster – expanded polystyrene.
I have already removed the polystyrene, and the plaster is too cracked to reinforce.
Can I now install the ceiling with metal framing profiles without any special measures, or do I need to consider moisture issues? Additionally, I do not want to add insulation!
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Ferma-Profi19 Aug 2015 14:45Hello FlowJoe,
Of course, you can easily install a suspended ceiling. Gypsum fiber boards, for example from Fermacell, are a good solution here. The roof insulation is not affected by this. However, you should repair the areas where the raccoon caused damage.
Regarding insulation, it would be better to additionally insulate the attic if the current rafter insulation cannot be repaired or if the insulation properties are not ideal.
It is also important to ensure that any cracked plaster does not fall onto the suspended ceiling later on.
Good luck with your project!
Of course, you can easily install a suspended ceiling. Gypsum fiber boards, for example from Fermacell, are a good solution here. The roof insulation is not affected by this. However, you should repair the areas where the raccoon caused damage.
Regarding insulation, it would be better to additionally insulate the attic if the current rafter insulation cannot be repaired or if the insulation properties are not ideal.
It is also important to ensure that any cracked plaster does not fall onto the suspended ceiling later on.
Good luck with your project!
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