Asbestos In Plasterboard
Can anyone tell me when plasterboard became commonly used in the UK?
We are trying to establish the likelyhood of a ceiling being asbestos whilst we wait the proper checks. Ceilings made of board and put up in the 1950’s.
Any help, or directions to look in would be great 
Thank you
Plasterboard, also known as drywall, began to find widespread use in the United States in after WWII. My guess is that it also began to be used in the UK during the same period. As with many innovations, there was a lot of resistance in the beginning. Eventually, lower price and the resulting market demand made the product commonplace. It overtook traditional lath and plaster in the mid 1950s in the USA.
I hope this helps and I hope there is no asbestoes found in your ceiling.
Good luck with your project.
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