5/8" Plasterboard in old cap cod??
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5/8" Plasterboard in old cap cod??
I'm getting ready to remodel my kitchen and I need to get into the walls for insulation, electric, etc. I thought that I had plaster walls and lathing behind it, but it appears that I have a 5/8" plasterboard?? It doesn't appear to be drywall. It seems harder and definitely thicker... but no lathing or wire mesh. Any insight on what type of walls I have?
Forgive my ignorance, but I thought before drywall they only used a plaster/lathing combo. Thanks in advance.
Forgive my ignorance, but I thought before drywall they only used a plaster/lathing combo. Thanks in advance.
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But could it be gypsum plaster over gypsum lath?
If I had that I would go to great effort to preserve it.
If I had that I would go to great effort to preserve it.
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After doing some research I believe it's blueboard with a plaster veneer. I plan to preserve it as much as possible, but I'm remodeling the kitchen and need to dig into the walls to route some electrical lines. No biggie since the cabs will cover the patches. I think I'm scrapping the blown in insulation idea and leaving it as-as.
Thanks for the comments.
Thanks for the comments.