Hello!
We have bought a house with tretex walls (not the most optimal, I know) and we plan to replace them with drywall later on, but for now, we have to live with these porous, lovely walls. I want to hang some pictures and curtain rods, etc. What type of screws/plugs should I use to secure them if I can't align with the studs behind? I want to hang pictures where I think they fit, and they might not be exactly where a stud is. Help me 🫣
Best regards, Elin, a new homeowner with zero experience or handiness!
We have bought a house with tretex walls (not the most optimal, I know) and we plan to replace them with drywall later on, but for now, we have to live with these porous, lovely walls. I want to hang some pictures and curtain rods, etc. What type of screws/plugs should I use to secure them if I can't align with the studs behind? I want to hang pictures where I think they fit, and they might not be exactly where a stud is. Help me 🫣
Best regards, Elin, a new homeowner with zero experience or handiness!
Might be completely wrong here, but all the Tretex boards I've seen are attached to a solid wall. Not on studs.E eelinhh said:
If that's the case here, I would choose a rubber expander for plasterboard that makes a "knot" on the inside.
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There's nothing really wrong with tretex, is there?
Are you completely sure it's a stud frame? Time-wise, tretex can also be associated with vertical plank frames, and then there are no problems attaching curtain rods. Even old log houses sometimes got a layer of tretex on the inside during a renovation.
Are you completely sure it's a stud frame? Time-wise, tretex can also be associated with vertical plank frames, and then there are no problems attaching curtain rods. Even old log houses sometimes got a layer of tretex on the inside during a renovation.
Treetex has both advantages and disadvantages as wall cladding compared to plaster. It insulates, provides softer acoustics, but doesn't offer the same fire protection and is often difficult to attach heavy items to. Behind the treetex, there can be a variety of things depending on the house's age. We had one with lime mortar on timber behind the panels. Sometimes you had to use long screws (75 -125 mm), and if they ended up in a timber joint, you had to accept it and look for a place where you could get a grip.
In any case, we left the treetex panels as they were. It was cozy, and when we sold, we found buyers who also appreciated that the house's growth rings were preserved, benefiting both them and us economically.
Treetex has both advantages and disadvantages as wall cladding compared to plaster. It insulates, provides softer acoustics, but doesn't offer the same fire protection and is often difficult to attach heavy items to. Behind the treetex, there can be a variety of things depending on the house's age. We had one with lime mortar on timber behind the panels. Sometimes you had to use long screws (75 -125 mm ), but if they ended up in a timber joint, you had to accept it and look for a place where you could get a grip.
We left the treetex panels as they were. It was cozy. When we sold, we found buyers who also appreciated that the house's growth rings were preserved. We got paid, and the buyers also made a good deal.
In any case, we left the treetex panels as they were. It was cozy, and when we sold, we found buyers who also appreciated that the house's growth rings were preserved, benefiting both them and us economically.
Hello! Take it easy now! You've bought a house that's probably been around for a long time. Treat it with care; it takes time to get to know the house and acquire more personal knowledge. Consider joining the Building Conservation Association.john68 said:
Treetex has both advantages and disadvantages as wall cladding compared to plaster. It insulates, provides softer acoustics, but doesn't offer the same fire protection and is often difficult to attach heavy items to. Behind the treetex, there can be a variety of things depending on the house's age. We had one with lime mortar on timber behind the panels. Sometimes you had to use long screws (75 -125 mm ), but if they ended up in a timber joint, you had to accept it and look for a place where you could get a grip.
We left the treetex panels as they were. It was cozy. When we sold, we found buyers who also appreciated that the house's growth rings were preserved. We got paid, and the buyers also made a good deal.