Search results

Whilst contemplating upgrading loft insulation on my 1960's bungalow, I encountered the usual problems of inspection access (for roof leaks, vermin, electrical junctions, water pipes etc) to a space with joist depths of a mere 100mm. Like a few others, I decided it would be best to have...

:lol: Ah, we've all done that kind of thing noseall. Most would just edit it out and hope nobody noticed :wink: Anyhow, I'm very grateful for your interest. To wit, I agree whole heartedly with your view in the strap. At the very least I'd like to see straps on both sides. Obviously...

Hear what you say, only my laser level tells me the existing hangers (100x50) are already sagging by ~18cm. They are holding up joists of the same across a 4.6x4.6m room, so I guess there in lies the problem. Rather than "tamper" with the existing and original joisting, I was hoping to "go...

I sought out this site in order to gain a little advice. I had a problem regarding the interface between roof / ceiling carcassing and supporting masonry walls. As is to be expected, like many on a DIY site, I'm not a tradesman, so had no clear understanding of the demarkation between...

Hi, tried asking this in "Building" but to no avail. Wondered if the Joiners here might be more forthcoming. Here goes: I am wishing to place a narrow walkway in my loft space above insulation for inspection purposes. Although there will be no imposed load above and beyond a brief annual...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuniKsBxZ10 Okay, not the neatest, but I can claim this is the best reply you've had - and ineeed one more than my question received, so that's gotta count for something, right? :lol:

Hi, I'm wondering whether a quick cross-sectional sketch of your hatch-cellar / DPM / screed might inspire others to answer?

Hi, first post so please be gentle. I am wishing to place a narrow walkway in my loft space above insulation for inspection purposes. Although there will be no imposed load above and beyond a brief annual inspection of rafters, it is my understanding that I should never the less treat any...

Method of supporting end of hanger

just tech stuff