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Unless the truss bottom cords are very small and not suitable for load bearing (in which case you should not board or use for any storage) then 90 degree timbers are not detrimental as they are fairly light compared to the flooring and any subsequent storage. ensure all trusses are screwed to the new timbers to distribute the loads and tie all trusses together

Cupping really depends on how and when the timber was cut. quarter sawn timber will not cup at all but doesn’t look as nice grain wise, flat sawn timber is for aesthetics and fantastic grain pattern but will not stay flat left on it’s own.

RCD for scald protection? Anyone ever had an element rupture? Is it painful?

I agree, UK seems obsessed with concrete for foundations and slabs whereas many places around the world build on timber founds, posts and floors

@zoothorn well done sir, looks good

Picked one up on my way in today

Most of it was from Bigdug, other stuff came from Rapid Racking

25mm between rafters?

Hardboard isn’t great, it’s basically compressed cardboard. As above, 6mm ply would be much better. staples would stay proud of hardboard more than in ply so nails are much better. Screws better still

We have loads of the 1.5m and 2m bay fairly cheap stuff in our parts rooms and they have been fantastic. Don’t go for the really cheap 900mm stuff as this is made of material thinner than meccano

Good afternoon and welcome, plenty to read while you are plot hunting.

Yes, externally this is fine - always plenty of air circulation to take the moisture away

Generally a lot of materials are back to an “acceptable” level, many suppliers were taking the p%#£ during COVID restrictions but there was little justification for it. but the runaway inflation is hitting pay rates and will cause more material rises if it isn’t deal with soon. If interests rates do not go up to a sustainable level many businesses will fail as they won’t be able to keep up with spiralling labour costs. yes the heavily in debt businesses will suffer.

During lockdown I had to pay £35 a sheet at one point

Scaffolding makes it really easy, and much less chance of damage, stainless is an unforgiving metal to work with but it is very durable and stays ripple free. Zinc is much easier to work with but kinks and creases much easier. Both are far superior to plastic if fitted well and are doable with thought and care. Plastic is very forgiving as it can be bent and twisted into place without distortion of the finished job.

Secret is to having good (and safe) access. Trying to do it on a ladder or pair of ladders is a pain and it usually ends up looking like a roller coaster. plastic is more forgiving as stainless and especially zinc can easily twist and crease.

Just think, we could soon have a “Hi everyone, I’m Poc-ster” 🤯

Hi and welcome, another Joe 90 … that’s me gonna get confuzzzled

Morning Sir, that’s a good attitude to life

It’s going from Bodge to worse 🤪

Hi and welcome

Now this is a difficult one, ethically the person/company causing the damage should take responsibility but as you are the employer then it’s technically you. are you paying day rates or contract price?

If the bitumen has dried up and started falling apart then you are better taking the lot off and re doing it. You will just end up with loads of wet insulation and a bigger headache

Do you have MVHR? If so then doors do need larger than normal gaps underneath. if not then yes the gap is excessive. Have the doors been cut while fitting or were the frames too high?

It would stop kids punching holes in plasterboard but very little else. If solid boarding isn’t needed for bracing then it’s a waste of time and money