Hi, I see the boarding a loft for beginners thread has been loacked so I'll start a new one.
Recently moved into a 1930s house (3 bed semi) and want to use the fair sized loft space. I want to fit a proper attic ladder and board out the space for now and in time, perhaps, go ahead with adapting it as a proper storage area/office or even going for planning and converting into another bedroom with velux etc.
So, how should I do phase 1? The current access is over the landing and I'l probably keep it here for now with an enlarged opening and loft ladder.
I want to board it out as the first step and I've seen the posts about using batons on the joists and laying boards on top. A builder mate has recomended this apporach and also using custom cut ply from wood yard instead of the chipboard loft boards from B&Q etc.
If I go with this, keeping the between joist insulation in place and so making the space "cold" will this form a reasonable basis for later full conversion adding velux, roof insulation, proper stairs, heating etc? Or will it be case of rip it up and start again?
I think the joists are pretty robust seeing as it's an old house but would it likely still require extra joists added to strengthen the floor is it was fully converted (I know, I'd need it properly looked at to be sure)?
Cheers for any advice!
Recently moved into a 1930s house (3 bed semi) and want to use the fair sized loft space. I want to fit a proper attic ladder and board out the space for now and in time, perhaps, go ahead with adapting it as a proper storage area/office or even going for planning and converting into another bedroom with velux etc.
So, how should I do phase 1? The current access is over the landing and I'l probably keep it here for now with an enlarged opening and loft ladder.
I want to board it out as the first step and I've seen the posts about using batons on the joists and laying boards on top. A builder mate has recomended this apporach and also using custom cut ply from wood yard instead of the chipboard loft boards from B&Q etc.
If I go with this, keeping the between joist insulation in place and so making the space "cold" will this form a reasonable basis for later full conversion adding velux, roof insulation, proper stairs, heating etc? Or will it be case of rip it up and start again?
I think the joists are pretty robust seeing as it's an old house but would it likely still require extra joists added to strengthen the floor is it was fully converted (I know, I'd need it properly looked at to be sure)?
Cheers for any advice!