Hello,

Does anyone know how to remove these ceiling panels that seem to be from the 70s-80s? I removed the molding, but the panels were not nailed there. I got water damage yesterday and would like to remove the damaged panels to see if there's anything else that needs replacing. The two damaged panels are sagging where they meet, there is a high risk that all or parts of the ceiling might collapse. Another problem is that they're no longer available to purchase :(.
See the attached pictures, the house was built in 1974.
 
  • Ceiling panels with visible water damage and stains, likely from a 1970s-80s interior. Some panels appear slightly detached along their edges.
  • Ceiling panels with water damage, visible gap where two panels meet, and exposed edges. Part of 1970s-80s interior subject to renovation discussion.
  • Ceiling panel with circular hole for wiring exposed, showing damage and installation details; part of a 1970s-80s renovation issue.
  • Ceiling panels from the 70s-80s with missing trim, exposing edges. A hook and a light fixture are visible near a water-damaged section.
  • Ceiling with two damaged panels from water leak, 1970s-80s house. Panels are not nailed at edge, making removal unclear. Light fixture and windows visible.
Tear down and replace the tretex with gypsum.
 
It will be either that or Huntonit, I have an open floor plan and it's about 90 square meters that need to be replaced. I was thinking more as an emergency solution to replace only the damaged boards.
 
Is this okay? It's some water-repellent foil that I have taped over. Underneath comes insulation and age-resistant foil.
 
  • Water-repellent foil taped over wooden beams with insulation and T-Flex tape visible underneath.
Is that the leakage point in the outer roof that you have taped shut from the inside?
 
It has leaked in there, but it's not the actual outer roof, rather the wooden structure under the balcony/roof, a house with 1.5 stories with a sloped roof. I thought if it becomes condensation, it will settle between the insulation and the "tape".
What I have done is tape together a water-repellent paper that was there from the start.
The sealing is done on the outside.
 
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