box, sometimes the toughest
thing to remove is the lath
beneath the plaster, especially if
its flopping around between joist
or stud bays. A drywall saw is
usually the best approach for getting this cut started, but if the
lath is moving then it’s best to
cut it off with your diagonal cutting pliers (dykes). This keeps
the lath still, protecting the plaster around it while still enabling
you to open the wall. EHT
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Not only is the pile in the corner massive, the white specks in the foreground are dust in the air reflecting the camera flash. It’s almost impossible not to wear a dust mask and eye protection. I also recommend a
hat, long sleeves, boots and gloves.
The blast gate closes securely
with the help of a tightly installed
screen door spring. We “gasket”
the door opening by running the
plastic proud of the door dimensions by a few inches all the way
around.
The choking, nearly blinding
cloud of plaster dust must be
controlled. In this case the opening to the next room is sheeted
off with plastic and taped to the
walls, ceiling and floor on the
other side.
