This is the latest light tunnel, albeit a short one.
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Today I managed to get back on the second light tunnel.
I made up some L shaped corner posts to join the corners of the Velux to the corners of the frame I added to the ceiling. Those were so awkward and the joints are not at all tight (or square). I could remake them but it isn't worth it.Once the framework was in I was able to remove the remaining plasterboards from the old light tunnel walls, and also take out all the screws and edge beads.
I then cut out the redundant framework from the ceiling opening and cut the plasterboard away.That left a much larger opening that is the right size for the window.
It is so difficult working in a confined space, above head hight, and with no room to use tools properly. I was so shattered just doing this, that I am going to leave the rest for another day.
I should add a bit more timber to the framework, and put some insulation in place before I can plasterboard.
I didn't have time to update yesterday, nor take photos while working.
The light tunnel is now plasterboarded, scrim taped, and edge beaded. I also patched the small hole where the old ceiling light was. It is now ready to be plastered.
Today I sorted out the loft hatch.
The old opening was only 350mm wide as a 'letterbox slot' so was a really tight squeeze for access.
I was able to build a new frame inside the ceiling, cutting away the timbers, and replacing them. Then I was able to cut away the plasterboard.
There are two patches on each side of the new opening where the old hatch extended to.
I can plaster that, too, when I do the light tunnel.The third photo shows where they are relative to each other.
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I didn't have time to update yesterday, nor take photos while working.
The light tunnel is now plasterboarded, scrim taped, and edge beaded. I also patched the small hole where the old ceiling light was. It is now ready to be plastered.
Today I sorted out the loft hatch.
The old opening was only 350mm wide as a 'letterbox slot' so was a really tight squeeze for access.
I was able to build a new frame inside the ceiling, cutting away the timbers, and replacing them. Then I was able to cut away the plasterboard.
There are two patches on each side of the new opening where the old hatch extended to.
I can plaster that, too, when I do the light tunnel.The third photo shows where they are relative to each other.
@Maker_of_Things
very tidy work! -
I didn't have time to update yesterday, nor take photos while working.
The light tunnel is now plasterboarded, scrim taped, and edge beaded. I also patched the small hole where the old ceiling light was. It is now ready to be plastered.
Today I sorted out the loft hatch.
The old opening was only 350mm wide as a 'letterbox slot' so was a really tight squeeze for access.
I was able to build a new frame inside the ceiling, cutting away the timbers, and replacing them. Then I was able to cut away the plasterboard.
There are two patches on each side of the new opening where the old hatch extended to.
I can plaster that, too, when I do the light tunnel.The third photo shows where they are relative to each other.
@Maker_of_Things I once asked a handyman to install a loft ladder for me. He did, but in the old original square loft hatch. The angle of the ladder took up almost all of the hatch opening - no way could you carry a box up or down.
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@Maker_of_Things I once asked a handyman to install a loft ladder for me. He did, but in the old original square loft hatch. The angle of the ladder took up almost all of the hatch opening - no way could you carry a box up or down.
@Sarah111well @Maker_of_Things
My Mum's loft hatch is similar. You can get a box up there, but only if you're slim.....
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@Maker_of_Things I once asked a handyman to install a loft ladder for me. He did, but in the old original square loft hatch. The angle of the ladder took up almost all of the hatch opening - no way could you carry a box up or down.
@Sarah111well
MiL's loft access is like that. Not only do I have to hold a box over my head but I have to lie on the ladder as I push myself up the rungs.My loft access is only for maintenance as there is about 300+mm of insulation and access to the wiring.
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@Maker_of_Things
very tidy work!@moonrabbit
Thank you.
It didn't look tidy looking at the floor, though. -
@moonrabbit
Thank you.
It didn't look tidy looking at the floor, though.@Maker_of_Things
oh gosh no don't look down! -
@HarrietMonkhouse
Is there anything you'd like me to explain? -
@Sarah111well @Maker_of_Things
My Mum's loft hatch is similar. You can get a box up there, but only if you're slim.....
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I didn't have time to update yesterday, nor take photos while working.
The light tunnel is now plasterboarded, scrim taped, and edge beaded. I also patched the small hole where the old ceiling light was. It is now ready to be plastered.
Today I sorted out the loft hatch.
The old opening was only 350mm wide as a 'letterbox slot' so was a really tight squeeze for access.
I was able to build a new frame inside the ceiling, cutting away the timbers, and replacing them. Then I was able to cut away the plasterboard.
There are two patches on each side of the new opening where the old hatch extended to.
I can plaster that, too, when I do the light tunnel.The third photo shows where they are relative to each other.
I have done some plastering.
The repair patches at the sides of the new loft hatch has now been plastered. In a couple of days it should be dry enough to start painting. Then I can put the new insulated hatch in place.
I also started plastering the light tunnel. I did the taller end and the shorter end first, and then I used up the remaining plaster mix on the ceiling around the opening.
Tomorrow we'll clean up for the estate agent's initial valuation, so it might be Friday before I finish this bit of plastering.
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I have done some plastering.
The repair patches at the sides of the new loft hatch has now been plastered. In a couple of days it should be dry enough to start painting. Then I can put the new insulated hatch in place.
I also started plastering the light tunnel. I did the taller end and the shorter end first, and then I used up the remaining plaster mix on the ceiling around the opening.
Tomorrow we'll clean up for the estate agent's initial valuation, so it might be Friday before I finish this bit of plastering.
That’s a very tidy job. Well done!
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I have done some plastering.
The repair patches at the sides of the new loft hatch has now been plastered. In a couple of days it should be dry enough to start painting. Then I can put the new insulated hatch in place.
I also started plastering the light tunnel. I did the taller end and the shorter end first, and then I used up the remaining plaster mix on the ceiling around the opening.
Tomorrow we'll clean up for the estate agent's initial valuation, so it might be Friday before I finish this bit of plastering.
@Maker_of_Things Wow fantastic work! Sounds like it was difficult work in some spots but you did a really nice job!
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That’s a very tidy job. Well done!
@snaptophobic
Thank you.
Of course, I can see all the flaws in it.
Sanding and filler will hide those sins. -
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