Members Rudy Posted October 1, 2020 Members Share Posted October 1, 2020 With the arrival of Rudy III our Maude has given me a list of things I need to do, one of them is creating storage somewhere in the house Thinking of just boarding the loft space purely for storage. Is it a simple enough job to do myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted October 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, Rudy said: With the arrival of Rudy III our Maude has given me a list of things I need to do, one of them is creating storage somewhere in the house Thinking of just boarding the loft space purely for storage. Is it a simple enough job to do myself? Yes but video it and upload your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted October 1, 2020 Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2020 I bought some loft legs recently, but they are still in the box, and not the loft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Piece of piss got my gear from wickes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embankment Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 You have enough on ya plate. There is a local firm that will fit a ladder and board it out for you. May be called loft n ladders. Did mine whilst i was at work. Neat job . No mess. Reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted October 1, 2020 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, embankment said: You have enough on ya plate. There is a local firm that will fit a ladder and board it out for you. May be called loft n ladders. Did mine whilst i was at work. Neat job . No mess. Reasonable How much we talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted October 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2020 Make sure your insulation is up to scratch before you do it. Mine is old and outdated and could do with replacing, but I can't be arsed lifting all the board in order to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted October 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2020 The timber used for boarding is probably equal to the thermal insulation of the rock wool. Make sure the sheets you get go through your hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 You'll probably have to self insulate for 14 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted October 1, 2020 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2020 Insulation is less than 12 months old, saw a video on YouTube that said you shouldn’t pack your insulation down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted October 1, 2020 Author Members Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Spider said: Yes but video it and upload your progress. Will a pic of the wife’s pregnancy boobs suffice instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, deane koontz said: You'll probably have to self insulate for 14 days. bravo 👏 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Nat Loft-House Willo Floor Kemar Roofe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Site Supporter Spider Posted October 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, deane koontz said: You'll probably have to self insulate for 14 days. Spendid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted October 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2020 20 minutes ago, Rudy said: Will a pic of the wife’s pregnancy boobs suffice instead? As long as it's better than the one i took the other day, was a bit blurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Done a gazillion of em in my former job. Use tongue and groove floor board. They slot together and screw down to the joists. Pack some extra insualtion under floor boards. If your boarding out the apex get some kingspan and pack it between the timbers. Board over with plaster boards. Get a plunge saw for the floor boards, youll be there all day by hand. Battery drill to fix everything down. Stanley knife and tape measure for the plasterboards. Jobs a goodn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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green genie Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Rudy said: Insulation is less than 12 months old, saw a video on YouTube that said you shouldn’t pack your insulation down? Correct. Forces the air out reducing its effectiveness. Gonzo saying use tongue and groove boards. From personal experience creates a great surface in your loft but a complete pain if you want to get back under to wiring for lighting in rooms below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted October 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, green genie said: Correct. Forces the air out reducing its effectiveness. Gonzo saying use tongue and groove boards. From personal experience creates a great surface in your loft but a complete pain if you want to get back under to wiring for lighting in rooms below. Certainly screw them, not nail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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