Loft Flooring Queries

[davyrob]

Apologies if this has been covered in many topics but iv been searching around and have a couple of questions

on the B&Q website they have the loft boards at 1220X365x18

Pack of 3

they also have large boards of chipboard of 1819x607x18

Large Panels

Are these pretty much the same material just that the loft boards come in packs of three and can be slotted together

Can i just get the large planks of chipboard and lay them across the joists at 90 degrees and secure them do i use 1.5 inch screws?

they are pretty much the same price but the sheets are larger

 

[RedHerring]

Can you get them into the loft?
Yes they'll be more or less the same material.
In fitting the loft boards together there's a better opportunity to glue the joints.
I would have thought that 1.5 " screws will be adequate.
Make note of any cable or pipe runs and mark it on the boards for future reference.
Also you'll need to support the ends of the larger panels whereas the boards will fit together.


Sorry edited when I realised you'd included the size.

 

[davyrob]

How big are the panels 8' X 4'? And can you get them into the loft?

good point i haven't measure the hatch gap

the panels are 1819x607x18 in mm not sure what that equates to in feet

 

[RedHerring]

the length will also have a bearing on whether you can get them in.

 

[davyrob]

the length will also have a bearing on whether you can get them in.

in what way, forgive my ignorance im new to DIY

 

[JohnD]

The big ones are 8 ft x 2 ft (approx)

the big ones are better, as they have fewer joints they are stronger. They are also far cheaper. I can just get them in my hatchback car with the seats down. but they stick out the back.

before you buy a lot, buy one and see how easy it is to get in the loft. I can just manage it but it is a bit of a struggle and I have to have a rest after each one. As well as the hatch size, you have the angle of the ladder, obstructions inside, and your own strength to consider as the big ones are obviously heavier.

you can trim the big ones round minor obstructions when laying, but if you have to do a lot, you may find the little ones less trouble.

while you are doing the job, you might consider increasing the insulation and laying counterbattens so you can get more insulation depth under the flooring. You should leave a slight gap for air circulation to prevent condensation.

 

[davyrob]

im not going to fully cover the whole floor and i won;t be doing it in one go, will be doing it over a period of time and will not likely get right into the corners

i might consider putting some insulation down prior to flooring

but If i can use the bigger ones i might try one and see how i get on

cheers

 

[big-all]

i assume its only light stuff like the xmass decorations and the baby stuff you cant bear to throw away

 

[davyrob]

i assume its only light stuff like the xmass decorations and the baby stuff you cant bear to throw away

yeah its not being converted into another room, its just for storage