Re: Loft storage ...

["Nicholas Humfrey njh@xxxxxxxxxx [ukha_d]" <ukha_d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Phil,

Yes, I was thinking that if it supported what I am currently storing up
there plus the weight of me, then it can't be too bad. Hopefully the
worst outcome is a cracked ceiling.

Although I am not certain that the ceiling joists are actually
supporting the roof, or just the ceiling.


nick.



On 2018-06-03 14:30, Phil Harris phil@xxxxxxx [ukha_d] wrote:
> Iâ??d be tempted to say that if any joists are that fragile they
> really shouldnâ??t be holding up a roof... :-)
>
> If you can stand on them then they should be up to the job of handling
> a reasonably hefty load as long as itâ??s well distributed.
>
> Phil
>
> Sent from another bloody fruit-based portable device...
>
>> On 3 Jun 2018, at 13:17, Nicholas Humfrey njh@xxxxxxx [ukha_d]
> <ukha_d@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I had been looking at Loft Legs because Wickes sell them:
>>
> https://www.wickes.co.uk/Loftleg-Raised-Floor-Loft-Legs---175mm-Pack-of-12/p/100412
>>
>> However I have been warned about putting a floor in my loft
because
> I
>> have quite small ceiling joists.
>> Given that I just want to store suitcases, empty boxes etc... I am
> not
>> sure how big a problem it is?
>>
>> I guess just the weight of the chipboard floor could make it a
risk?
>>
>>
>>
>> nick.
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 2018-05-29 17:37, Jon Payne jgpayne@xxxxxxx [ukha_d]
> wrote:
>>> Hi Phil,
>>>
>>> I used "loft legs" https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017Z80ZYU
[1] which
>>> look much like the "lofty" ones you mention. I had
large floorboard
>>> sized chipboard in the loft which was a nightmare to lift and
> replace
>>> on my own! The end result seems sturdy enough.
>>>
>>> The loft legs seemed quite good in that you could pre-screw
the
> screws
>>> into the loft leg which made is easier to hold it in place
with one
>>> hand and screw it in with the other.
>>>
>>> But yes, it's never pleasant dealing with fibreglass :( Long
>>> trousers, long sleeved top and a face mask helped.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> jon
>>>
>>> -------------------------
>>> FROM: "Phil Harris phil@xxxxxxx [ukha_d]"
>>> <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
>>> TO: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
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