I get nails out like that with a Priory PRI150 nail puller as it doesn't even need the head on the nail. The speed you can remove nails from floorboards with these is impressive once you get the knack perfected.
Re-Installing Loft Flooring and Fixing the Errors of the Past
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I get nails out like that with a Priory PRI150 nail puller as it doesn't even need the head on the nail. The speed you can remove nails from floorboards with these is impressive once you get the knack perfected.
If you do it yourself it's about 15k for "storage room"
The 50-100k would be for a proper conversion room maybe even a dormer.
A lot of what I see in yours i have seen in other properties even from house builders back in 70s.
Soldato
that seems expensive for a nail remover ,to me anyway
It is but then no other nail puller I've tried comes anywhere to this one in ability or speed.
After taking up floors in my last 4 homes the time saved makes it more than worth it plus not damaging boards if going to be re-used and clean removal makes old nail holes perfect for screws.
Soldato
Yeah if there's nothing under the nail and it ain't coming out just bang it in
Soldato
been there done that!
problem is you can pop nails or even drop a plasterboard or lath and plaster in some cases
been there done that!
problem is you can pop nails or even drop a plasterboard or lath and plaster in some cases
Even with a Priory style puller for some nails that are a bit below the surface you need to use its built in hammer/extension arm to get a good grip and that can cause nail pops below. However its usually one thump so less banging than hammering nails in.
I'd assumed he was jemmying the boards ... so would mainly get them from behind ... but, on reflection, did i see a jemmy.
I normally put biggest screwdriver over some kind of fulcrum ... another screwdriver
e: thought these were interesting
www.insulationuk.co.uk
(yes - no air gap)
I normally put biggest screwdriver over some kind of fulcrum ... another screwdriver
e: thought these were interesting
Tekwarm Insulated Loft Deck | 1200mm x 600mm (All Sizes)
Transform your loft with Tekwarm Insulated Loft Deck, blending superior insulation with practical storage solutions. Enjoy a safer, more efficient loft space with our high-quality, easy-to-install decking boards.
www.insulationuk.co.uk
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A lift conversion keeps coming up on my to do list. Usually when I've been stupid and bought to much crap I need to then store in the loft! Which then annoys me as i can't need it if it goes in the loft but it would be ideal for winter / summer clothes and suit cases etc. We just store them on top of cupboards for now.
I was looking into the loft-e leg system as the beams in our loft are about 90 years old and are definitely not even! Will look into the one mentioned here as well.
I was looking into the loft-e leg system as the beams in our loft are about 90 years old and are definitely not even! Will look into the one mentioned here as well.
That's a nice bit of kit and I did see it when looking for a nail puller. I probably should have got it as it would have saved me from cutting in to the board when the heads broke! Instead I went for this DeWalt tool:
It has hollow end that you put over the nail that's below the surface and hammer you down to expose the head. It's alright, but after a while I found myself just using the short claw end and digging down while hammering but makes a right mess of the board. As mentioned before sometimes the head of the nails break.
That's where a traditional pinch type nail remover would have been better. I'll admit that once the board was up any remaining nails in the joist were cut down with the multitool and the rest left in the joist!
I'd assumed he was jemmying the boards ... so would mainly get them from behind ... but, on reflection, did i see a jemmy.
I normally put biggest screwdriver over some kind of fulcrum ... another screwdriver
e: thought these were interesting
(yes - no air gap)Tekwarm Insulated Loft Deck | 1200mm x 600mm (All Sizes)
Transform your loft with Tekwarm Insulated Loft Deck, blending superior insulation with practical storage solutions. Enjoy a safer, more efficient loft space with our high-quality, easy-to-install decking boards.
Jemmying a long run of nailed and heavy T&G boards would have been fun
. Once the nails were out the boards were jemmied to break the tongue and grove and get the boards up. Sometimes I'd cut along the joints with the multitool or circular saw for the stubborn ones; when you know you're not reusing the boards you can be as destructive as you want to be .Obviously haven't discovered just mashing them back in
been there done that!
problem is you can pop nails or even drop a plasterboard or lath and plaster in some cases
Popped nails and cracks in the ceiling underneath were inevitable but I wanted to minimise the damage. That's the reason why I used a combi-drill on a low torque setting to drive the screws of the legs in to the joists rather than use an impact driver. There is some damage to the ceilings underneath but most of it existing before
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Soldato
Ah, someone else who watches that Welsh chap on youtube who does snagging on new homes
Ah, someone else who watches that Welsh chap on youtube who does snagging on new homes
Yeah, he's great. After seeing some of his critiques I think I've gotten off lightly. Shocking!
I've been a bit on and off with this over the weekend but have some progress and plenty of images. Words are of course optional .
I went a bit MacGyver and fabricated a tool from extension poles, a tree felling wedge and plenty of duct tape so that I could reach the eaves to clear the soffits of insulation. I really didn't want to clear or crawl over all that insulation! Worked a treat
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The MacGyver'ing continues - ripped a length of old board to make my Stick Of Support. Obligatory power tool image. I'm such a Makita tart.
First few uni-supports in their place.
Then ran a datum line (using strimmer line pulled taught as I'd ran out of string!) and the tri-supports in place, the Stick Of Support guiding the way.
Then some more supports and then crossbeams fitted.
Next section, skipping the uni-supports as these can be placed under the crossbeams later, saves marking out all the joists.
Some more crossbeams fitted...
...and some more.
The previously compressed insulation is really starting to lift now.
Taking of insulation....
The part nobody likes. One roll down.
This insulation has cuts semi-made so makes placement over the crossbeams a lot easier.
The third roll of insulation down.
That's half of the loft done like this but I'll be putting the boards that this section first before moving on.
It's pretty easy stuff, just takes time and feeling like Tarzan going from one truss to another keeping your feet on the joists.
Itchy.
.I went a bit MacGyver and fabricated a tool from extension poles, a tree felling wedge and plenty of duct tape so that I could reach the eaves to clear the soffits of insulation. I really didn't want to clear or crawl over all that insulation! Worked a treat
.The MacGyver'ing continues - ripped a length of old board to make my Stick Of Support. Obligatory power tool image
. I'm such a Makita tart.First few uni-supports in their place.
Then ran a datum line (using strimmer line pulled taught as I'd ran out of string!) and the tri-supports in place, the Stick Of Support guiding the way.
Then some more supports and then crossbeams fitted.
Next section, skipping the uni-supports as these can be placed under the crossbeams later, saves marking out all the joists.
Some more crossbeams fitted...
...and some more.
The previously compressed insulation is really starting to lift now.
Taking of insulation....
The part nobody likes. One roll down.
This insulation has cuts semi-made so makes placement over the crossbeams a lot easier.
The third roll of insulation down.
That's half of the loft done like this but I'll be putting the boards that this section first before moving on.
It's pretty easy stuff, just takes time and feeling like Tarzan going from one truss to another keeping your feet on the joists.
Itchy.
Soldato
Bit late now I know, but a pallet breaker would have made light work of those boards or even floorboards and are not that expensive.
Don
Bit on the large side for working in a loft though?
Soldato
Hacksaw
TBH I have one and it would be fine in my loft, if you go by the linked sizes.
Can you come and do my loft next please!
I'm scared to do any work in it as I think i'll find some nasty suprises (probably worse than your wiring being held down with a screw). Looks like you're doing a proper job of it now though - nicely done.
I'm scared to do any work in it as I think i'll find some nasty suprises (probably worse than your wiring being held down with a screw). Looks like you're doing a proper job of it now though - nicely done.
Soldato
Braver than me stepping over the rafters! I was worried about falling through so I did it more it iteratively.
I can recomend a hatch like below I made
I can recomend a hatch like below I made
That looks like the , maybe 1" piece of polystyrene I have on the hatch door, but, it's only a few percent of loft area;
doesn't the balustrade mean everything boxes & yourself has to shift sideways at top of steps, I guess stairs on the opposite side would be dangerous for whatever is beneath.
would be interesting to look at stats for loft access accidents - I know my relations have had falls, their house footwear doesn't help
doesn't the balustrade mean everything boxes & yourself has to shift sideways at top of steps, I guess stairs on the opposite side would be dangerous for whatever is beneath.
would be interesting to look at stats for loft access accidents - I know my relations have had falls, their house footwear doesn't help