Hi All
A few months ago I thought I would make use of the loft space properly and lay some loft flooring. I purchased the flooring from TP and screwed it all down. I am really prowd of the job I have done. However I am now having concerns about the possible implications of what I have done.
Could the weight of the chip board flooring be too much for the loft and cause severe structural issues?
Could it lead to the loft leaking? I have not damaged the roofers felt or anything but I am paranoid about the weight altering the heavy roof tiles and producing damp problems or leaks!
Details
The house was built in 1978 /79 and is a terrace.
The joists are small 3 inch by 1.5 inch spaced every 60 cm., running parrallel front to back or the house.
The space is only used for the stoorage of general stuff and not used as a living space.
The old water tank etc have been removed and replaced with a combi boiler whick was professionally installed in the kitchen.
Need to know if anyone thinks it will cause any problems
I appreciate any advice and really would like to put my mind at rest on this one!
Cheers in advance
One paranoid novice
Rich
A few months ago I thought I would make use of the loft space properly and lay some loft flooring. I purchased the flooring from TP and screwed it all down. I am really prowd of the job I have done. However I am now having concerns about the possible implications of what I have done.
Could the weight of the chip board flooring be too much for the loft and cause severe structural issues?
Could it lead to the loft leaking? I have not damaged the roofers felt or anything but I am paranoid about the weight altering the heavy roof tiles and producing damp problems or leaks!
Details
The house was built in 1978 /79 and is a terrace.
The joists are small 3 inch by 1.5 inch spaced every 60 cm., running parrallel front to back or the house.
The space is only used for the stoorage of general stuff and not used as a living space.
The old water tank etc have been removed and replaced with a combi boiler whick was professionally installed in the kitchen.
Need to know if anyone thinks it will cause any problems
I appreciate any advice and really would like to put my mind at rest on this one!
Cheers in advance
One paranoid novice
Rich