Just started a major renovation of the basement and have now torn down both walls and now also the plaster ceiling.
Imagine my surprise when large chunks of concrete (we're talking significantly larger than fists) come crashing down as I tear down one of the plasterboards.
Previously, a "box" had been built in the basement, in the house built in '67, to conceal the sewage pipes running in the ceiling. When they drilled for a new drain, they didn't remove the debris that fell through to the ceiling below.
I can also see the floor heating insulation (?). Or what is that blue Styrofoam lying there? Is it just leftover debris that was pressed down?
What on earth should I do?
The bathroom was redone in 2008 by the previous owners, meaning the 10-year consumer protection law has expired.
The optimist in me says: It's fine as long as the pipes from the bathroom, drain, and others are intact. We can cover this up again as it's only cosmetic.
The pessimist in me says: Damn! I might need to tear up the bathroom and pour new concrete, etc.
What does the forum say?
Didn't see this one coming.
Imagine my surprise when large chunks of concrete (we're talking significantly larger than fists) come crashing down as I tear down one of the plasterboards.
Previously, a "box" had been built in the basement, in the house built in '67, to conceal the sewage pipes running in the ceiling. When they drilled for a new drain, they didn't remove the debris that fell through to the ceiling below.
I can also see the floor heating insulation (?). Or what is that blue Styrofoam lying there? Is it just leftover debris that was pressed down?
What on earth should I do?
The bathroom was redone in 2008 by the previous owners, meaning the 10-year consumer protection law has expired.
The optimist in me says: It's fine as long as the pipes from the bathroom, drain, and others are intact. We can cover this up again as it's only cosmetic.
The pessimist in me says: Damn! I might need to tear up the bathroom and pour new concrete, etc.
What does the forum say?
Didn't see this one coming.
