The Road to Partition

Divide and rule

The chimney breast partition had to be double sheeted with 12.5mm plasterboard, with the joints staggered.

As well as being screwed in place the 2nd layer of plasterboard was also stuck on with grab adhesive for good measure.

I've only double sheeted the right-hand side of the chimney breast partition to allow the en-suite partition to be constructed.  The left-hand side has been left un-sheeted just in case the Building Standards Inspector wants to check the insulation at the partition at the next stage of inspection.

The first part of the en-suite partition was then constructed using 3" x 2" timber, allowing for the door opening and the double thickness timbers at the rails, cripple studs and lintels.  The return leg of the partition will be done once the en-suite Velux is fitted and the full depth of insulation fitted at the ceiling and the walls.