The Great British "not put my heating on yet" brag

dealyboy

I've just googled Artex and lots of matches. Having read the top two it seems that asbestos used to be used under the top layer ...

https://www.rbasbestos.co.uk/artex-ceiling-asbestos/
https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/artex-ceilings

I hope not in your case @FIREDreamer.

QrizB

dealyboy said:

I've just googled Artex and lots of matches. Having read the top two it seems that asbestos used to be used under the top layer ...

Artex prior to the IIRC 1980s contained asbestos fibres aspart of its composition. It can be found throughout the material, there's nothing special about the "to layer" unless you're referring to the emulsion paint that usually covers it!
However, you'd need to break up the Artex to release the fibres. Washing it isn't likely to be a problem.

FIREDreamer

QrizB said:

dealyboy said:

I've just googled Artex and lots of matches. Having read the top two it seems that asbestos used to be used under the top layer ...

Artex prior to the IIRC 1980s contained asbestos fibres aspart of its composition. It can be found throughout the material, there's nothing special about the "to layer" unless you're referring to the emulsion paint that usually covers it!
However, you'd need to break up the Artex to release the fibres. Washing it isn't likely to be a problem.

1991 property so asbestos unlikely to be an issue?

QrizB

FIREDreamer said:

QrizB said:

dealyboy said:

I've just googled Artex and lots of matches. Having read the top two it seems that asbestos used to be used under the top layer ...

Artex prior to the IIRC 1980s contained asbestos fibres aspart of its composition. It can be found throughout the material, there's nothing special about the "to layer" unless you're referring to the emulsion paint that usually covers it!
However, you'd need to break up the Artex to release the fibres. Washing it isn't likely to be a problem.

1991 property so asbestos unlikely to be an issue?

Agreed....

prettyandfluffy

Last year we added smart thermostatic valves & control panel to our existing heating system, not cheap but the house is definitely at a more even and balanced temperature and - according to the app - we've used 20% less energy.  

FreeBear

FIREDreamer said:

QrizB said:

dealyboy said:

I've just googled Artex and lots of matches. Having read the top two it seems that asbestos used to be used under the top layer ...

Artex prior to the IIRC 1980s contained asbestos fibres aspart of its composition. It can be found throughout the material, there's nothing special about the "to layer" unless you're referring to the emulsion paint that usually covers it!
However, you'd need to break up the Artex to release the fibres. Washing it isn't likely to be a problem.

1991 property so asbestos unlikely to be an issue?

Artex (as made by Artex Ltd) stopped using asbestos around 1984/5. However, other similar products were available for several years after that may contain asbestos. It was only in 1999 that asbestos use was completely banned, so even with a 1991 build, it would be prudent to get it tested.

onomatopoeia99

B0bbyEwing said:

I'm sure you all know someone who says this. 

It's not me.  I have a thermostat on my central heating. If the temperature drops below the thermostat setting for that time of day (19C or 16C), the heating comes on.  Doesn't matter if it's January or August, it comes on.

I don't have a turning the heating on ceremony in Autumn like the "I haven't turned the heating on yet" people seem to.

MultiFuelBurner

It's running 24/7 and is toasty as toasty toast which has been toasted.

knight123

If you're going to hold out on the heating, just make sure you have a dehumidifier.

I definitely put it on later than was comfortable because we're an all electric flat and I want to maximise savings before just embracing the winter and using the heating whenever it's needed.

Having the dehumidifier has made it noticeably more comfortable than last year though - we've closed the trickle vents (other than the bathroom) and have had no issues with mould at all.

Scot_39

onomatopoeia99 said:

B0bbyEwing said:

I'm sure you all know someone who says this. 

It's not me.  I have a thermostat on my central heating. If the temperature drops below the thermostat setting for that time of day (19C or 16C), the heating comes on.  Doesn't matter if it's January or August, it comes on.

I don't have a turning the heating on ceremony in Autumn like the "I haven't turned the heating on yet" people seem to.

It can actually be good to cycle gch radiator pumps etc once or twice over summer months.

As some of the pumps apparently can be prone to "sticking" - after several months - even in a clean sludge free system.

My BIL had to tap his to free with a gentle use of a mallet after a long summer off period - mimicking exactly what service guy did the first time he called them out.

He actually then showed him how to remove the cover screw and tap / spin the motor using a screwdriver if that "gentle tap" to external hadnt worked - on his pump model.