Chimney breast with large hollow plasterboard sections?

Joined
2 Feb 2020
Messages
20
Reaction score
0
Country
United Kingdom
New member here so please be gentle :D

We moved into our current house last October. The chimney breast in the living room appears to have two large hollow sections that are made of plasterboard. I have highlighted these sections in red.

Is this normal?

There is another chimney breast in the bedroom directly above it that has the same width but that is made entirely of brick. Is this considered to be properly supported is the breast below it is effectively a lot narrower? Thank you

IMG_8179.JPG
 
Last edited:
Sponsored Links
Not normal my guess is the plaster was bad and repaired with plasterboard fixed with dot and dab.
 
Hey footprints, thanks for the reply. Does dot and dab plasterboard sound hollow when you tap it? Thanks
 
Sponsored Links

DIYnot Local

Staff member

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.


Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

 
Back
Top