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Early State Houses
During this period, houses were built with either treated pine or native timber framing and lined with plasterboard in living areas and hardboard in service areas.
Because the plasterboard joints were not reinforced, cracking is a common problem in both walls and ceilings. Repair of existing linings often leads to cracks soon after the job has been completed. Insulation was still the exception rather than the rule and was usually installed in the ceiling only, not the walls. Consequently, some areas in these homes are especially cold and draughty and suffer from ongoing mould and mildew problems.
Rubber or PVC wiring and galvanised water pipes were used throughout. If these are still in place, they may need replacing. Skirting boards (mouldings at the bottom of walls) and other trims were small and simple in design. These are easily replaced, where necessary, with new mouldings. Relining the walls allows cost effective treatment of insulation and wiring problems and will help ensure a better quality surface finish. Some early state houses have fibrous plaster ceilings which should be replaced with new GIB® plasterboard linings.
