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Postby DotheHouse » Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:48 pm

Hi all,

Half of our loft has been boarded. If I want to do the rest myself do I just get boards wide enough to get to the joyst and hammer it in?

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Postby stoneyboy » Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:42 pm

Hi dothehouse
Assuming you do not wish to add extra insulation you will probably find the younger and grooved chipboard sheets from a DIY store the easiest option.
Screw the boards down, do not hammer in nails as this may crack the ceiling below and if you have lathe and plaster ceilings the whole lot may come down.
2/3/4 screws per board is adequate.
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Postby stoneyboy » Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:43 pm

Hi dothehouse
Assuming you do not wish to add extra insulation you will probably find the tongued and grooved chipboard sheets from a DIY store the easiest option.
Screw the boards down, do not hammer in nails as this may crack the ceiling below and if you have lathe and plaster ceilings the whole lot may come down.
2/3/4 screws per board is adequate.
Regards S
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