H F Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 We finally gained access to our limited loft space and have two initial questions. 1. We found loads of rolls of this green stuff. We can’t reach them. Does anyone know what they may be? 2. The black lining that runs under the roof - what is it’s purpose? It’s also come away in a couple of places. More questions are bound to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Green rolls...no idea. That black stuff coming away is roofing felt - see the string reinforcing in it? It's your second line of defence against wind and rain getting under the tiles. It can get torn from below or just wasn't done right in the first place. I've the same issue. Birds and vermin can get in my spaces in the old roof above the felt and below the tiles. Look for a firm bulge and push, often it'll be a nest and you'll hear a disgruntled squeak! My main problem areas are either side of the badly detailed dormer cheeks and where an old chimney was removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The green rolls...look to have been dumped up there with the pir offcuts so suggests modern materials. Have you a modern extension on the house anywhere? Some sort of breather membrane or building paper maybe, don't think it's roofing felt or insulation looking at one of the ends..... Be good if you could clear it out tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H F Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Given the quality of work in some of the finishes, I’ll put it down to poor workmanship. If we get inside the loft, can we just tack down where it has come away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Home Farm said: Given the quality of work in some of the finishes, I’ll put it down to poor workmanship. If we get inside the loft, can we just tack down where it has come away? I'd see if it'll push back into place maybe hold it up with some roof and gutter type mastic from a sealant gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H F Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Onoff said: The green rolls...look to have been dumped up there with the pir offcuts so suggests modern materials. Have you a modern extension on the house anywhere? Some sort of breather membrane or building paper maybe, don't think it's roofing felt or insulation looking at one of the ends..... Be good if you could clear it out tbh. Every new “hidden” space in the house we discover has had crap dumped in it. There aren’t any modern extensions. It’s all old buildings. We need to make a better hatch opening to get in the limited loft space. Once we get in I can pull the green rolls and insulation off cuts out and address the felt. I hope it’s boarded up so we can get in. Sign. Another project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Perhaps weed suppression membrane? When you create your loft hatch, remember to get a properly sealed one, and take care with the type of ladder. I like these sort, but they are bloody heavy if you get them wrong and they open on your head. F Edited November 9, 2019 by Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Do you have laminate floor anywhere, the green stuff looks like under lay for cheap flooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H F Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Russell griffiths said: Do you have laminate floor anywhere, the green stuff looks like under lay for cheap flooring. No, we don’t. It’s a mystery until we get in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H F Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Ferdinand said: Perhaps weed suppression membrane? When you create your loft hatch, remember to get a properly sealed one, and take care with the type of ladder. I like these sort, but they are bloody heavy if you get them wrong and they open on your head. F Not sure we’ll go that far F. No storage space in the loft, so we won’t be requiring regular access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Might not apply to you if your ceiling joists are rough cut / irregular but I cut battened some squares of p5 chipboard to use as "stepping stones" in my loft. Loads of weird bits of plumbing and wiring etc and eventually there'll be no need for this area to be boarded anyway. Means I can "board" an area as a temporary working platform then move it. I keep meaning to add some screws that'll just point down into the top of the joist. If you aren't careful and tread on one from the side it can scoot off underfoot like a skateboard! Edited November 9, 2019 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Good call by @Onoff. I usually install a walkway at joist level in a loft, and arrange the top layer of insulation so that one run can just be whipped off. (And put an obvious sign and arrow so it is clear where it is). Costs little and adds convenience. F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Loads of weird bits of plumbing and wiring etc Why is the entire population of BH not surprised ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, Ferdinand said: Why is the entire population of BH not surprised ? ? Especially the weird wiring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, ProDave said: Especially the weird wiring You can't see it in conduit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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