Wondering if using 6x2 in the loft was a good idea, or will the extra weight of the timbers be an issue??
House inherited from me Ma, it's 1 owner from new
(She lived all her life here) and is cira 1957 Semi classic bay window.
Has 180x50mm Purlins running the width of the house.
Ceiling joists are 75mmx45mm @ random 400-440mm spacing.
I have put 175x45mm C16's perpendicular to the joists screwed to.
Also sistered to the purlins with some noggins in between (see diagram).
The C16's run from supporting wall in the middle of the house to the timber that is on the wall plate??
PIR at 75mm between rafters and 150mm between C16
Then full length 18mm OSB Perpendicular to the C16
Gonna use for light storage, keeping to the recommended 25KG per m2
Not using it as a living space.
I have the odd box that is heavier but was planning to put them along the supporting wall area.
TBH unsure if I have done right??? Advice on this
House inherited from me Ma, it's 1 owner from new
Has 180x50mm Purlins running the width of the house.
Ceiling joists are 75mmx45mm @ random 400-440mm spacing.
I have put 175x45mm C16's perpendicular to the joists screwed to.
Also sistered to the purlins with some noggins in between (see diagram).
The C16's run from supporting wall in the middle of the house to the timber that is on the wall plate??
PIR at 75mm between rafters and 150mm between C16
Then full length 18mm OSB Perpendicular to the C16
Gonna use for light storage, keeping to the recommended 25KG per m2
Not using it as a living space.
I have the odd box that is heavier but was planning to put them along the supporting wall area.
TBH unsure if I have done right??? Advice on this
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