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Polystyrene Tiles

Posted by Carol Whyte, on
Are polystyrene tiles on the ceiling an indicator of trouble ahead? I'm looking at buying a property and they are on the bedroom ceilings.

jason Cox Cbsbarry.com

No not at all this was something they done back in in the day 2 cover up imperfections at a cheaper alternative to re plastering. I would say don't b put off bye this it's only cosmetic
Andrew Procter

Andrew Procter

People did this as Jason says, and also as a bit of thermal insulation. It probably wouldn't pass modern building regs for fire safety. (Hot/melting polystyrene drips). I've just removed them from a bedroom in my own house. Takes time to get all the adhesive and bits off. The ceiling is ok though.

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