I have a basement wall from 1950 that is insulated with reed/grass in cement with plaster on top. It's a bit problematic to attach things to it because you have to drill into the concrete wall and such long anchors I haven't (seen). The alternative is to push in the anchor but then it's hard to find it with the screw later.
If I remove the reeds, what do I replace it with? I want something that can be drilled and screwed into.
We are going to take down a wall and extend the room. The other room has no reed matting. What should I put there to match the insulation capability and to build out the wall about 5 cm?
If I remove the reeds, what do I replace it with? I want something that can be drilled and screwed into.
We are going to take down a wall and extend the room. The other room has no reed matting. What should I put there to match the insulation capability and to build out the wall about 5 cm?
Reed mat, or rörning as it was called, plus plaster was the older equivalent to gypsum board. If you have walls and ceilings with this construction, you should take care of them because the technique has many good qualities, not least acoustically. Among the downsides are the difficulties when you want to attach things. People didn't attach much in the past. As late as the 1950s, there were no plugs; instead, adhesive mass was used.
That you have this wall construction in the basement is a bit unusual. If you want to replace the rörning plus plaster, which no normal person would want to do because it's an enormous task, then gypsum board is the alternative. However, gypsum board in the basement is not an optimal solution either.
There is something called nail plug, which are long plastic sleeves with a nailable screw. They are usually used when you want to, for example, attach battens to concrete. Try them.
That you have this wall construction in the basement is a bit unusual. If you want to replace the rörning plus plaster, which no normal person would want to do because it's an enormous task, then gypsum board is the alternative. However, gypsum board in the basement is not an optimal solution either.
There is something called nail plug, which are long plastic sleeves with a nailable screw. They are usually used when you want to, for example, attach battens to concrete. Try them.
Yes, it is. I actually forgot to check the image. Sorry. It was common, like various variants on cork. Additional insulation of the basement is best done from the outside.