What kind of fabric is in the ceiling?

[Anonna]

Recently bought a townhouse built in '75. On the upper floor, the ceiling gives way if you press on it and feels textile-like. What is that? Why was it built like that?

 

[Arga ingenjörn]

Google "spänntak" and "barracuda". Just tear down and plaster instead.

 

[Kardan79]

Recently bought a townhouse built in -75. On the upper floor, the ceiling gives way if you press on it and feels textile-like. What is it? Why was it built like that?

It was popular in the 70s.
Liked plastic.
Burns really well, unfortunately.
Read a bit about the 70s here:
https://www.polarpumpen.se/kunskapsbanken/olika-hus/byggnadsar/70-talshus/

 

[Jiji]

Or keep it if there is nothing wrong with it. It can be repainted.

 

[Anonna]

It was popular in the 70s.
Liked plastic.
Burns really well, unfortunately.
Read a bit about the 70s here:
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Thanks! Doesn't sound great with fire safety if you google a bit...

 

[Kardan79]

Thanks! Doesn't sound great with fire safety if you google a bit…

No, it's not exactly a sought-after feature. Now, neither of us can say for sure if it's "Barracuda" or a more sensible woven roof based on your information, but the construction year strongly suggests the former. Search here in the forum. There's a lot of good reading.

Doesn't the inspection report state what kind of roof it is?

 

[Anonna]

No, it's not exactly a sought-after feature. Now, neither of us can say for sure whether it's "Barracuda" or a more sensible woven roof based on your information, but the construction year strongly suggests the first option. Search here in the forum. There's a lot of good reading.

Doesn't the inspection report state what kind of roof it is?

I'll check the inspection report, then the community association should know if it's not stated there!

 

[jonaserik]

I will check the inspection report, then the association should know if it's not there!

If it's a fabric-stretched ceiling, it's only secured around the walls. It can look a bit strange when it rises and falls as you open a window. If it's a Baracuda plastic ceiling, it's the same, which was popular a number of years ago. However, if you're unlucky and there's an open flame, the whole ceiling can fall down like a fireball and ignite everything. Fabric ceilings can be advantageously repainted, all the electrical wiring is above.