Plastering in November

[Aitch]

[8-)]I am hoping to have walls of the last and main room of our house plastered at the end of November. The plasterer is waiting for his delivery of  UK type plaster (sorry can't think of the name as I type) so it will be "English" plastered, as opposed to the french stuff. I am concerned that as I won't be there and there will be no heating on, unless he lights the woodburner, will the plaster dry out properly, as our next visit will not be until April? Or should we defer the job until that time when we are out? I don't think there will be too much of a problem but the OH thinks otherwise. Any thoughts or help much appreciated.

Aitch

[Wilko]

What's wrong with french plaster ??

 

[Chancer]

Just a guess but I reckon that they might be using an English "Spread" who probably prefers English beer as well[:)]

Probably not too much of a problem regarding freezing and cracking but the residual moisture might cause some fungal problems, could you leave some windows open behind the volets for ventilation? If volet roulants dont let them drop fully to leave the air gaps open

[tj]

Hi

JR beat me to it,

if the house is plastered and closed up, thru winter, no heating, your liable to find some mould growth, best advice wait til spring.

[Aitch]

Thanks for the replies. Not possible to leave the windows open so looks like it'll be Spring.

Aitch

[Maricopa]

I presume that your plasterer has a regular supply of "english plaster" (probably Thistle), as it only has a shelf life of between 4-6 months (therefore depends on which plaster and when in spring!).

[Richard & Tracy]

I wouldn't have a problem plastering in November. It should be left to dry naturally and not forcd with heat anyway though some ventilation would help.

[Chancer]

Seconded

I would prefer to do it now and let it dry naturally before living there but you must find a way to ventilate the room, perhaps leave all the doors open and if your grenier has open eaves leave the trap open.

[Just Katie]

Actually, it is a very good time to plaster because it will dry more slowly during the colder months and therefore you will end up with less chance of cracking providing the temperatures do not fall below 2deg. cel. within 24 hours of applying. 

Also, it is best advice to provide some passive or natural ventilation into the room to allow the moisture to escape.  Trapped moisture in the room will cause condensation mould and, should temperatures fall below freezing point, this would cause the walls to crack.

[Richard & Tracy]

Alternatively, you could fit a trickle vent to the window frame or sash and leave it open to proide the ventilation.

[Chancer]

You are very knowledgeable Katie

Have you worked as a spread?

[LEO]

There cannot be many women capable of  such building knowledge.

 

 And here was I thinking Just Katie has been plastered a few times!

[Just Katie]

[quote user="J.R."]

You are very knowledgeable Katie

Have you worked as a spread?

[/quote]

Good grief no.  I think this trade is the most physically demanding of all in the construction industry and, I really dont think any normal woman is capable of it. 

Leo, I will slap you in a minute boyo![:@][:D]

[Deimos]

I agree - in France use French plaster, in UK use

English plaster. French have managed fine for years with their

plaster as have the Brits so of course use local plaster

Your plasterer should be able to get plaster from

the builders merchant - like plasters everywhere do and I cannot see

the problem. Sounds like he is just making daft excuses for starting

late.

Ian

[George]

I'm no plasterer just a dabbler, but if anyone had tried the local "Joker" plaster, it is aptly named and can well understand why they would want to revert to English [;-)]