Hi,
I'm currently boarding out our loft with those 600mm x 2400mm green chipboard tongue and groove boards.
I need to cut the boards around the chimney breast. Here is a picture.
How much of a gap between the edge of the boards and bricks should I leave for expansion? The boards have been stored in the loft for a few weeks already, so will be in total harmony with the climate up there and I will be screwing them down to the cross battens that I've already screwed to the joists at 90 degrees.
Thanks in advance.
I'm currently boarding out our loft with those 600mm x 2400mm green chipboard tongue and groove boards.
I need to cut the boards around the chimney breast. Here is a picture.
How much of a gap between the edge of the boards and bricks should I leave for expansion? The boards have been stored in the loft for a few weeks already, so will be in total harmony with the climate up there and I will be screwing them down to the cross battens that I've already screwed to the joists at 90 degrees.
Thanks in advance.