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by clc.sheff
Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: What to seal chipboard flooring with to protect against dirt
Replies: 0
Views: 9967

What to seal chipboard flooring with to protect against dirt

Question as title really. Have re-floored out all my attick and put a drop-down ladder in but as the area will be used quite a lot I thought it would get grubby fairly quickly. I have used full size, green (waterproof ) chipboard. I'm thinking either a coat or two of PVA, OR, polyeurathane varnish b...
by clc.sheff
Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Insulation material under attick flooring?
Replies: 2
Views: 4555

Insulation material under attick flooring?

Having been saved from making the mistake of creating an occasional room in my attick I have decided to just board it out for storage. I would like to do it myself to save pennies. I have got three questions. 1. I need to re-enforce the floor / first floor ceiling. Will I be ok to screw extra timber...
by clc.sheff
Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: When does an attick become a habitable room?
Replies: 5
Views: 7664

Thankyou for your replies. I had already read your answer to the other persons query and that's what set the alarm bells ringing. You've saved me from a very costly mistake. I'm flabbergasted that I have been misled by supposed reputable companies. I did have the sense to ring my local council who c...
by clc.sheff
Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: When does an attick become a habitable room?
Replies: 5
Views: 7664

When does an attick become a habitable room?

My attick is not high enough for a full conversion but would like to re-enforce the floor, board it out and put a lift ladder in to allow easy access. Had thought that it's not much more work to insulate it and plasterboard it (had hoped to use it for occasional hobby space/ or office). Don't want a...
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