Interesting, surely the hole should have been framed from the inside. 2 pieces to form a box with the beams. Getting in and out you may break the unsupported plaster ???
Actually, I do get the comments that say line it with wood to strengthen the hole; if you're going to store stuff up there and visit regularly, then make it stronger. But if you're only going up there rarely to add insulation, do a quick repair or check electricals, then put the ladder against the beam and get up that way. I think this is a very good and cheap way to achieve a loft hatch when all you want is access to the space.
I thought it was great! If you don't put anything on top of the hatch, then there's no danger of it falling through. What the heck rockervans was on about, is anybody's guess - if you're skilled enough to that job, then you're not stupid enough to make it unsafe! I've been looking for a way to just replace the actual wooden hatch bit, so this was ideal for me - I need something lighter than I already have, as I'm now unable to lift the heavy one in place already. Could you tell me what type of wood you used and what thickness it was? That looks light and easy to move. Cheers 👍
That’s a discracfull way of fitting a loft hatch please do not copy it’s very dangerous as no timber supports at each end of hatch and then thay should be fixed to joists running the other way if you happen to touch ends of ceiling or lean wrong place ceiling will come down
That is not the way to make a custom hatch at all the opening should be framed to create a box then if it’s a push up style hatch there should be lining and a 2x1 catch point for the ply to sit on rather than being on the plasterboard
Interesting, surely the hole should have been framed from the inside. 2 pieces to form a box with the beams.
Getting in and out you may break the unsupported plaster ???
top job
Actually, I do get the comments that say line it with wood to strengthen the hole; if you're going to store stuff up there and visit regularly, then make it stronger. But if you're only going up there rarely to add insulation, do a quick repair or check electricals, then put the ladder against the beam and get up that way. I think this is a very good and cheap way to achieve a loft hatch when all you want is access to the space.
If you do know of something I could of bought off the shelf please comment below...
I thought it was great! If you don't put anything on top of the hatch, then there's no danger of it falling through. What the heck rockervans was on about, is anybody's guess - if you're skilled enough to that job, then you're not stupid enough to make it unsafe!
I've been looking for a way to just replace the actual wooden hatch bit, so this was ideal for me - I need something lighter than I already have, as I'm now unable to lift the heavy one in place already. Could you tell me what type of wood you used and what thickness it was? That looks light and easy to move. Cheers 👍
make please a honda video with the vario
What size was your opening?
That’s a discracfull way of fitting a loft hatch please do not copy it’s very dangerous as no timber supports at each end of hatch and then thay should be fixed to joists running the other way if you happen to touch ends of ceiling or lean wrong place ceiling will come down
That is not the way to make a custom hatch at all the opening should be framed to create a box then if it’s a push up style hatch there should be lining and a 2x1 catch point for the ply to sit on rather than being on the plasterboard
Rubbish advice.
His diy is worse than mine
The dangers of DIY videos....not the best as other comments mention