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Non-plastering issues, like: no insulation between the floor joists (just bare earth and some polystyrene over it) - now 50mm celotex between joists, taped & sealed encasement windows from 1980s (and not particularly good double-glazing) - now DG sliding sash windows 4/4/4 energy efficient...

I've been quoted for option 2 (dub out to achieve levels on exposed brick and block wall surfaces, and unibond & skim existing plaster surfaces). Now they want to do option 3, which looks the most expedient, but I'd prefer option 1 to maximise the room width, keep the window reveals to typical...

Thanks for the quick responses! My preference is option 1 too; there aren't too many levels to match up, so can't see option 2 being unachievable either. Attached is photo of the other affected wall; as you can see it's only one section of old plaster, so only one level to address. The wall to...

I have a small study and now that the windows are in, its not clear how best to render the walls, some with existing plaster (25mm - 30mm deep). The backboxes are flush with the old plaster level. The builders want to do option 3 below, but other options might be: Remove old plaster, back to...