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John Cartmell
 
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Default Raising Roof Joists for Loft Flooring

In article ,
Dave Page wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Lobster wrote:


When topping up old insulation (Rockwool) it's normal and more
effective to lay the second layer perpendicular to the first.


I think you mean 'orthogonal'


Perpendicular is walls... ;-)


I understood what Lobster meant, and feel that "perpendicular" was quite
appropriate. After all, laying insulation foam vertically wouldn't make
sense.


'Perpendicular' without the sense of vertical makes no sense at all. What
would it be hanging (-pend-) from?

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