stramit

I am hoping someone may be able to offer some sound construction advice to help me determine if my internal partial stud and partial stramit board (Easiwall) is offering any support or bearing. I have provided images with coloured annotations for clarity, but the below description I hope paints...

I have one section of external wall which is old oak frame infilled [probably about 40 years ago] with plastic membrane & Stramit board which has been rendered and then painted . However there are now gaps between this infill and the oak frame which let in moisture etc. The surface of the oak...

I am particularly cautious about the precence of any asbestos in the house and have had loft vermiculite insulation tested in the past. When cutting out a hole in the plasterboard partition in the under the stairs cupboard I came across a cement board with wood like chips in backing the...