Hi All,
I've moved into a 1960's mid-terrace that has poor loft insulation and I'd like to bring it up to standard. I've read a bit, but I'd like some advice based on my requirements rather than telling you what I want to do then being told I've made the wrong choice!
Firstly, its not required to be any living space or have any heavy load bearing, though I do want store boxes, christmas decorations etc.
I want to bring it up to full thickness for the whole loft space.
It's in bad order now, currently 2-3 inches between joists, with a hotch-potch of wooden doors, boards and scrap wood acting as flooring, complete with carpet scraps thrown over the top.
There is a fixed loft ladder - due to the positioning of the hatch it may be difficult to raise the height of its pivot point (the end of the ladder could hit the roof when tipped).
Two more 'features' someone has panelled (plywood) from the roof to joist somewhere you might expect a dwarf wall to be near the eaves; is it ok to take this out to make the job easier? Also, there are two metal strips/ties, that look like they should be structural from apex of roof to mid point of joist, in reality they are badly fitted and loose - should these be refitted or replaced?
I'd appreciate any advice! (I can do photo's if it's easier!)
Thanks,
Pete
I've moved into a 1960's mid-terrace that has poor loft insulation and I'd like to bring it up to standard. I've read a bit, but I'd like some advice based on my requirements rather than telling you what I want to do then being told I've made the wrong choice!
Firstly, its not required to be any living space or have any heavy load bearing, though I do want store boxes, christmas decorations etc.
I want to bring it up to full thickness for the whole loft space.
It's in bad order now, currently 2-3 inches between joists, with a hotch-potch of wooden doors, boards and scrap wood acting as flooring, complete with carpet scraps thrown over the top.
There is a fixed loft ladder - due to the positioning of the hatch it may be difficult to raise the height of its pivot point (the end of the ladder could hit the roof when tipped).
Two more 'features' someone has panelled (plywood) from the roof to joist somewhere you might expect a dwarf wall to be near the eaves; is it ok to take this out to make the job easier? Also, there are two metal strips/ties, that look like they should be structural from apex of roof to mid point of joist, in reality they are badly fitted and loose - should these be refitted or replaced?
I'd appreciate any advice! (I can do photo's if it's easier!)
Thanks,
Pete
