Bounder
2018-10-07 01:11:50
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Hello everyone,
My question has the following background.
I have been converting the attic into a large living space (bedroom and second living room) for some time.
Initial situation: uninsulated roof truss with old tiles. Floor old pine boards.
The following was done by the roofer:
An external roof insulation with new tiles. I then applied a counter battens from the inside myself and, due to the external roof insulation, directly installed the gypsum board panels. Some upright beams of the roof truss remained visible and are now to be sanded down.
By chance, I have now read that in the 60s a wood preservative was used that is contaminated with PCP etc.
The beams, rafters, etc. were definitely treated. In contrast to the untreated pine boards, they are brown.
I now have serious concerns that I am exposing my family and myself to a considerable health risk.
My question to you is, do you know whether only hazardous wood preservatives were used in the 60s or if there is a chance that harmless agents were also used?
Second question, wouldn’t a qualified roofer have had to make a corresponding remark during an inspection?
I have attached a picture so you can see what I mean by the visible beam
Greetings
My question has the following background.
I have been converting the attic into a large living space (bedroom and second living room) for some time.
Initial situation: uninsulated roof truss with old tiles. Floor old pine boards.
The following was done by the roofer:
An external roof insulation with new tiles. I then applied a counter battens from the inside myself and, due to the external roof insulation, directly installed the gypsum board panels. Some upright beams of the roof truss remained visible and are now to be sanded down.
By chance, I have now read that in the 60s a wood preservative was used that is contaminated with PCP etc.
The beams, rafters, etc. were definitely treated. In contrast to the untreated pine boards, they are brown.
I now have serious concerns that I am exposing my family and myself to a considerable health risk.
My question to you is, do you know whether only hazardous wood preservatives were used in the 60s or if there is a chance that harmless agents were also used?
Second question, wouldn’t a qualified roofer have had to make a corresponding remark during an inspection?
I have attached a picture so you can see what I mean by the visible beam
Greetings