loft boards > T&G or plain cut chipboard?

[mk2phil]

Hi there,

I'm planning to board my loft out, but cant decide whether to use the 8'x2' T&G boards I've seen at the sheds, or to cut an 8'x4' sheet down the middle. I can see why T&G has the advantage of locking together, but I also see that as a potential pain in the a**e if I ever want to lift a board in the middle of the flor say to get to a light fitting underneath, as i'll have to take all the boards up just to get to the one I need to remove.

If I were to cross batten the loft before I boarded the flor, I could make sure that two board edges would meet over a batten and thus be adequetely secured.

Or should I just be using T&G regardless? Thanks

 

[big-all]

8x4 sheet isnt flooring grade or waterproof so will turn to wheebix with damp

 

[HERTS P&D]

Use the purpose made loft boarding as it helps to 'self suport itself.'

Don't forget knee, face protection and gloves.

Andy