Polystyrene ceiling tiles produced in the 1980's had no fire retarding materials added to them. They were commonly DIY installed to cover over prior ceiling issues, such as water staining or staining from mould. Styrene does have additional insulation benefits, however the issue of it's flammability is a huge problem during a house fire. Polystyrene easily melts, dripping hot burning liquid on to everything below and also releases highly poisonous fumes that can self ignite.
Considering this, if a property is to be rented out containing styrene tiles, it is quite legal to do so, however as a land lord you have a duty of care for your tenants. If it is a house for your own family, surely you would simply remove the tiles to negate any of the associated risk and danger.
These light weight tiles are often simply attached with a small blob of blue, so rectification work is quite simply patching and painting.
As an additional reason to remove these foam products, termites are also commonly found within polystyrene, as it provides a temperature controlled environment that they like to set up a sub nest within. It is easy for termites to borrow through styrene and unfortunately as an insulation material, it is hard to detect them.
Considering this, if a property is to be rented out containing styrene tiles, it is quite legal to do so, however as a land lord you have a duty of care for your tenants. If it is a house for your own family, surely you would simply remove the tiles to negate any of the associated risk and danger.
These light weight tiles are often simply attached with a small blob of blue, so rectification work is quite simply patching and painting.
As an additional reason to remove these foam products, termites are also commonly found within polystyrene, as it provides a temperature controlled environment that they like to set up a sub nest within. It is easy for termites to borrow through styrene and unfortunately as an insulation material, it is hard to detect them.
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