On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 22:09:01 +0000, Digital_Cowboy wrote:

> The only "problem" with that solution is that the
"tainted" plaster is
> still there, and could potentually pose a danger.
>
> As an ambious bird could  still conceivably chew through the new
> sheetrock. . .  And then you're right back where you started.

Oh I dunno depends on how well you watch them and how quick they are. If
they start to chew it you can fill it in with non-arsenic plaster and
repaint.

> I would think that if one was going to put up new sheetrock that it
> would be best to tear out the old plaster and lath and then put up the
> new sheetrock attaching it to the studs.

You still attatch the sheetrock to the studs even with the old plaster up.
Tearing out old plaster is a huge job. I did it in one room. Dust
gets all over your entire house and you'll probably never get it
entirely cleaned up. Works just as well and far less work putting
sheetrock over it. Guess it all depends on what you think is safest for
your birds. If you really think they're going to chew through the
sheetrock *that* fast then maybe it is better to take down the old
plaster. You've got your work cut out for you going that route :\ but
personally I don't think any bird would get through it that fast. If you
do decide to tear it down, be sure to put up plastic everywhere around the
room you're doing it in to try and contain the dust.



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