Our loft is split into 2 sections with a wall splitting up the 2 sections. One half has already been boarded over which we use for storage, however the other half is twice the size and i'm looking to board it over to increase storage space.
Here's an existing opening to the other side, would i be ok to open this up a bit if i keep it the same width and just cut down? I assume a bolster chisel would do? Or should i be looking for something else?
It's then pretty hectic in there. We had our cavity walls filled with insulation and i think they must have also chucked more insulation into the loft on top of the old stuff
Possible options - Which is best?
1 - Squash this down to compress it between the joists (if it goes down enough) to then just board over as normal
2 - Remove the extra insulation and then board over as normal
3 - Buy some extra wood and extend the height of the joists above the insulation so i can then board over it
4 - Sack it off entirely.
It's purely going to be used for sticking empty boxes for electrical equipment/empty suitcases etc. Nothing too excessive.
Here's an existing opening to the other side, would i be ok to open this up a bit if i keep it the same width and just cut down? I assume a bolster chisel would do? Or should i be looking for something else?
It's then pretty hectic in there. We had our cavity walls filled with insulation and i think they must have also chucked more insulation into the loft on top of the old stuff
Possible options - Which is best?
1 - Squash this down to compress it between the joists (if it goes down enough) to then just board over as normal
2 - Remove the extra insulation and then board over as normal
3 - Buy some extra wood and extend the height of the joists above the insulation so i can then board over it
4 - Sack it off entirely.
It's purely going to be used for sticking empty boxes for electrical equipment/empty suitcases etc. Nothing too excessive.