Insulation:

Once the First Fix Plumbing and Electrics have been completed, the next stage is to put in the insulation. We use insulation rolls that you then cut to size and put in the compartments of both the exterior and internal walls. Insulation is a necessity as it ensures the heat stays within the property and reduces the chance of damp appearing. This is a fiddly and time consuming job as you need to ensure that each nook and cranny are properly insulated. 

Plasterboarding:

Once the insulation has been inserted, the next stage for us is plaster boarding. We prefer plasterboarding as it is quick and relatively straightforward to hang. You will be surprised how much this changes the look of the inside once it’s finished. We employ a sub-contractor who comes in and plasterboards each room one by one including the ceilings. When the bathrooms are plasterboarded, the sub-contractor will leave the shower area as that needs to plywood otherwise the board would disintegrate with the moisture. 

When the upstairs ceiling has been plasterboarded, the attic space then needs to be insulated as well to keep the heat in the house and to reduce damp.  

Tape & Jointing:

Once the plasterboard has been hung, we prefer for it to be tape and jointed rather than plastered. This is where the joins are covered and reinforced by the jointing compound. This compound only needs a light sanding before it can be painted which also means there would be less mess on the job site as opposed to plastering.

Extras:

What your sub-contractor may also offer is a white paint spray of all the rooms. We would advise for this as it means when you come to paint the rooms, it should give a more even coat. Additionally, if you’re planning on leaving the rooms white then you probably wouldn’t even need to paint them again at all! 

Another service the tape and jointer would offer is coving. This is a moulding which is added on the edges of the ceiling and sits flush agains the top of the walls. There isn’t really a functional reason for coving, it’s purely a decorative choice. Reasons why you may not use it is that it can be seen as old-fashioned in modern homes and it’s an extra cost that could be better used elsewhere.

Disclaimer: The information in this website is for general guidance and is not legal advice. Specialist legal advice should be taken in relation to specific circumstances.