Radiator on dry-lined wall

jgh · 2016-11-04T17:03:47+00:00

I've just had a 120+year-old wall replastered. The plaster was only held together by load-bearing wallpaper, so had to be done. I removed a radiator and measured and noted where the backets were to rehang it, then stripped it back to the stonework (well, let it fall off really). I've been to rehang the radiator, and on the first hole find the wall completely hollow. I did say to the plasterer that the radiator needed to go on that wall, and it was obvious from the pipes he had to work around. Poking in shows there's four inches of plasterboard plus backing insulation before I get to the underlying stonework. How do I rehang my radiator? It was previously hung with 2" screws through about 3/4" plaster and into stonework. jgh

Nov 04, 2016 21 Replies

Rate this thread:

Tim Watts 9 years ago

Depends if it is a small single panel - they are fine for that. However, if there is the option to mount into something more solid, do so.

Vote

John Rumm 9 years ago

Dead weights is what they are best at IME. The are poor for loads the have a strong pulling force, or ones subjected to vibration or significantly varying live loads.

Vote

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required