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Would you cut from inside the loft then? Just drill a hole to start? Would a multi tool not cut a fine line so it should avoid damaging nearby bits?

Cheers I was going to use a multi tool, would this be ok do you think? I am on my own so was going to use one hand multi tool and one hand hoover

I’m edging closer to cutting out for the new hatch Here is the hatch from above now the loft has been cleared a bit! As you look at the pic, the new hatch will run from Left to Right, so I’ll effectively be cutting the joist in the middle My question for today: 1. Do I do the hole cutout...

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The dimensions of the covers suggest otherwise? One of the lights is effectively touching the joist? (First pic)

Now I’ve exposed them more, they’re too close to the joists to put protectors over them What’s my choices? Just cover them with insulation and hope for the best?

I think I’m going to board it for safety!

Great thanks, I mayswell fill the complete hole with old insulation, while I’ve got it!

I am removing old insulation in my loft and I’ve uncovered this big void in the floor which I have established is where the old water heater was before the heating system was changed to combi Would it be okay to just fill the complete hole with some current (old insulation), bring it up to...

Yes makes sense cheers

Just browsing Facebook and a loft boarding and insulation company replied to someone saying that it’s only Halogen lights that need protection and LED lights do not This suggests that I DO NOT need to cover the Downlights - is this correct?

Great thanks Do the LED down light covers also cover the transformers? I do have a couple on the loft

Do I need covers to go over LED downlights/spotlights that are in the loft, for the ceiling below. I am insulating the loft with 100mm between the joists and 200mm across the joists Is it also safe to cover cables with the insulation?

The gap between my joists is 34cm When I cut the middle joist, the opening for the new hatch will effectively be in between the two joists (at present) Assuming I just laminate the current joist (with coach bolts) to bring it out to the correct width for the hatch opening Is it best to do...

Great Did you have to use joist stilts to allow greater depth for insulation before boarding over? The depth of joist isn’t deep enough for 300mm Cheers

Cheers, Out of interest, did your new insulation make a big difference? I’ve only got 100mm up there at the moment! They will be my next job, to insulate to 275mm ish and board the loft

Thanks @JobAndKnock so I can cut the middle joist temporarily before installing the ‘trimmer’.. the joist won’t fall down on me considering I’ve effectively cut a piece out the middle of it (in between supporting walls)?

Ok, I’ve clambered back into the loft again with the tape measure, details below As I look down at the loft hatch, stood in loft space (as per pic in above post) 1. There is a single skin brick wall (just under half way across loft space) where one end of the joist is resting on. The other...

Thanks for your reply. I’ve just been up in the loft and as I looked down at the hatch immediately to the right there is a section which seems to support the joist. However, below this is a stud wall. It is not supported by brick. The joists span the whole section of the roof area, which is...

Thanks for your replies The current spacing between joists is narrow, will definitely need to cut a joist Is my understanding correct as per diagram below? Top picture is current hatch setup, bottom picture is proposed Are the noggins correct in terms of my understanding? The old joists are...