Hi,

just flooring in some loft area and reorganising the contents of the junk
store.

In the main loft area we have covered some of the rafters with thin
hardboard painted white.
This improves the lighting no end by reflecting light, and also reduces the
dust etc. from between the rafters while still allowing free flow of air
between the rafters.

Pleased with the result but it is quite expensive.

Plastic sheeting (e.g. damp proofing membrane) is very cheap.

I was wondering about stapling some of this to the joists to provide a cheap
covering.

It is blue (so not as much reflection) but should reduce the dust and spider
web count by quite a bit.

Any obvious downsides to this? Flammability is a concern.

Bubblewrap is also a possible plastic contender - more insulation and very
light.

Any other equally cheap solutions? Bed sheets (polycotton) seem one
possibility. Light, less flammable, and white would reflect the light well.
Will have a quick look at prices.

A reflective foil based solution could be reflective and insulating
(thinking abvout that stuff you used to glue behind radiators to reflect
heat away from the walls) but I suspect this might be quite expensive.

TIA
Dave R

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Any other equally cheap solutions? Bed sheets (polycotton) seem one
possibility. Light, less flammable, and white would reflect the light well.
Will have a quick look at prices.

The technique I'm going to use is a hoover and several rubbish bags.
It is a cheap method :-) but its not going to happen until the waether
cools down

Anna

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/ ^^ \ // Freehand modelling in lime: overmantels, pargeting etc
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Anna Kettle wrote:
Any other equally cheap solutions? Bed sheets (polycotton) seem one
possibility. Light, less flammable, and white would reflect the light well.
Will have a quick look at prices.

The technique I'm going to use is a hoover and several rubbish bags.
It is a cheap method :-) but its not going to happen until the waether
cools down

You could always put a sprinkler up there, keep the dust down

A method I plan to use is the get a piece of wire mesh/chicken wire. Or
preferably the more rigid
checker board fencing. At least 18" x 36".
I want to lay this over the insulation and vaccuum with the vax, without
bag.

Anybody tried this method?

Arthur

"Anna Kettle" wrote in message
...
Any other equally cheap solutions? Bed sheets (polycotton) seem one
possibility. Light, less flammable, and white would reflect the light
well.
Will have a quick look at prices.

The technique I'm going to use is a hoover and several rubbish bags.
It is a cheap method :-) but its not going to happen until the waether
cools down

Anna

~~ Anna Kettle, Suffolk, England
|""""| ~ Plaster conservation and lime plaster repair
/ ^^ \ // Freehand modelling in lime: overmantels, pargeting etc
|____| www.kettlenet.co.uk 01359 230642

"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message ...

Subject: Cheap way of reducing dust in loft

spray with dilute PVA before flooring, sticks all the dust down.

For making the rafters white, I assume paper would be the cheapest. It
comes on rolls. Ali foil is also an option, though it costs more, but
I dont see it giving you any insulation value. Used bedsheets are very
cheep, not sure I'd want them though.


Regards, NT

"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message ...

In the main loft area we have covered some of the rafters with thin
hardboard painted white.
This improves the lighting no end by reflecting light, and also reduces the
dust etc. from between the rafters while still allowing free flow of air
between the rafters.

Limewash is also very cheap: I paid about 6.50 for 25kgs of hydrated
lime, and that makes a whole lotta limewash. Add water, mix well,
store for 24 hrs, dilute, paint. Store it in closed container to keep
the air off it.

Regards, NT

"N. Thornton" wrote in message
om...
"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
...

In the main loft area we have covered some of the rafters with thin
hardboard painted white.
This improves the lighting no end by reflecting light, and also reduces
the
dust etc. from between the rafters while still allowing free flow of air
between the rafters.

Limewash is also very cheap: I paid about 6.50 for 25kgs of hydrated
lime, and that makes a whole lotta limewash. Add water, mix well,
store for 24 hrs, dilute, paint. Store it in closed container to keep
the air off it.

Regards, NT

Has this loft any felt, or is it just bare tiles hung on batons?

Arthur wrote:
A method I plan to use is the get a piece of wire mesh/chicken wire. Or
preferably the more rigid
checker board fencing. At least 18" x 36".
I want to lay this over the insulation and vaccuum with the vax, without
bag.


Without bag?
Err, why?
The dust will go everywhere.
Cover insulation with thin polythene, with a knife stuck through a few
times when folded so it's not a vapour barrier.

"IMM" wrote in message
...


Has this loft any felt, or is it just bare tiles hung on batons?

Are you conducting a survey?

To clarify, as some people seem to be answering a question I didn't think I
had asked :-)

I want to clad the rafters (i.e. the sloping things that support the roof).
I am not concerned about removing dust from the insulation (which will be
under the flooring) or anything to do with the joists (the horizontal things
that support ceiling and floor).

The roof is tile over some kind of tar paper or similar.

There is no insulation betwen the rafters.

I want to cover the rafters (to give a sloping ceiling effect) which will
reduce dust and cobwebs at head height.

The solution should be simple, safe, and very cheap.

"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
...
Hi,

just flooring in some loft area and reorganising the contents of the junk
store.

In the main loft area we have covered some of the rafters with thin
hardboard painted white.
This improves the lighting no end by reflecting light, and also reduces
the
dust etc. from between the rafters while still allowing free flow of air
between the rafters.

Pleased with the result but it is quite expensive.

Plastic sheeting (e.g. damp proofing membrane) is very cheap.

I was wondering about stapling some of this to the joists to provide a
cheap
covering.

It is blue (so not as much reflection) but should reduce the dust and
spider
web count by quite a bit.

Any obvious downsides to this? Flammability is a concern.

Bubblewrap is also a possible plastic contender - more insulation and very
light.

Any other equally cheap solutions? Bed sheets (polycotton) seem one
possibility. Light, less flammable, and white would reflect the light
well.
Will have a quick look at prices.

A reflective foil based solution could be reflective and insulating
(thinking abvout that stuff you used to glue behind radiators to reflect
heat away from the walls) but I suspect this might be quite expensive.

"N. Thornton" wrote
| spray with dilute PVA before flooring, sticks all the dust down.

Spray with dilute PVA and emulsion mix and will stick the dust down and make
everything white. (Including the contents of the water tanks if not careful
and covered ...)

| For making the rafters white, I assume paper would be the cheapest.
| It comes on rolls. Ali foil is also an option, though it costs
| more, but I dont see it giving you any insulation value. Used
| bedsheets are very cheep, not sure I'd want them though.

I have visions of wasps/rats/bats/whatever enjoying them very much.

Owain

"IMM" wrote in message ...
"N. Thornton" wrote in message
om...
"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
...

In the main loft area we have covered some of the rafters with thin
hardboard painted white.
This improves the lighting no end by reflecting light, and also reduces
the
dust etc. from between the rafters while still allowing free flow of air
between the rafters.

Limewash is also very cheap: I paid about 6.50 for 25kgs of hydrated
lime, and that makes a whole lotta limewash. Add water, mix well,
store for 24 hrs, dilute, paint. Store it in closed container to keep
the air off it.

Regards, NT

Has this loft any felt, or is it just bare tiles hung on batons?

^^^^^^
Are they for supporting the lightning conductor?

MBQ

"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
...
To clarify, as some people seem to be answering a question I didn't think
I
had asked :-)

I want to clad the rafters (i.e. the sloping things that support the
roof).
I am not concerned about removing dust from the insulation (which will be
under the flooring) or anything to do with the joists (the horizontal
things
that support ceiling and floor).

The roof is tile over some kind of tar paper or similar.

There is no insulation betwen the rafters.

I want to cover the rafters (to give a sloping ceiling effect) which will
reduce dust and cobwebs at head height.

The solution should be simple, safe, and very cheap.

"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
...
Hi,

just flooring in some loft area and reorganising the contents of the
junk
store.

In the main loft area we have covered some of the rafters with thin
hardboard painted white.
This improves the lighting no end by reflecting light, and also reduces
the
dust etc. from between the rafters while still allowing free flow of air
between the rafters.

Pleased with the result but it is quite expensive.

Plastic sheeting (e.g. damp proofing membrane) is very cheap.

I was wondering about stapling some of this to the joists to provide a
cheap
covering.

It is blue (so not as much reflection) but should reduce the dust and
spider
web count by quite a bit.

Any obvious downsides to this? Flammability is a concern.

Bubblewrap is also a possible plastic contender - more insulation and
very
light.

Any other equally cheap solutions? Bed sheets (polycotton) seem one
possibility. Light, less flammable, and white would reflect the light
well.
Will have a quick look at prices.

A reflective foil based solution could be reflective and insulating
(thinking abvout that stuff you used to glue behind radiators to reflect
heat away from the walls) but I suspect this might be quite expensive.


What about horticultural fleece its white(ish) air and water permeable cheap
esp. at this time of year when every store starts to get rid of its
gardening stuff. Only query would be what are its flameproof qualities

Steve

MBQ wrote:

Has this loft any felt, or is it just bare tiles hung on batons?
^^^^^^
Are they for supporting the lightning conductor?

A well orchestrated reply.


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In message , Pet
writes
MBQ wrote:

Has this loft any felt, or is it just bare tiles hung on batons?
^^^^^^
Are they for supporting the lightning conductor?

A well orchestrated reply.

Sounds like we have harmony here


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"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message ...
To clarify, as some people seem to be answering a question I didn't think I
had asked :-)

I want to clad the rafters (i.e. the sloping things that support the roof).
I am not concerned about removing dust from the insulation (which will be
under the flooring) or anything to do with the joists (the horizontal things
that support ceiling and floor).

The roof is tile over some kind of tar paper or similar.

There is no insulation betwen the rafters.

I want to cover the rafters (to give a sloping ceiling effect) which will
reduce dust and cobwebs at head height.

The solution should be simple, safe, and very cheap.


The fibreglass insulation underfoot is the main dust source in lofts,
hence the suggestion to spray the insulation with dilute PVA. Just
dont overdo it, I can just imagine someone saturating their ceilings
and them all collapsing. As yours is floored, taping over the board
joints might help, and dealing with any missing gaps.


You say:
The solution should be simple, safe, and very cheap.

quite simply there is no such. Several compromise options have been
offered, like paper, ali foil, but you cant have all 3 at once. Ali
foil is about as cloe as youll come to that. Paper is cheapest and
easiest, but not flameproof. It could be borax sprayed though, borax
is very cheap.

If youre willing to go up a notch on price and effort, and do it
properly instead of extremely miserly, thin plasterboard would be
good. You can get it in smaller sheets for loft work. It meets all
your requirements except cheap and quick and easy.


Regards, NT

"raden" wrote in message
...
In message , Pet
writes
MBQ wrote:

Has this loft any felt, or is it just bare tiles hung on batons?
^^^^^^
Are they for supporting the lightning conductor?

A well orchestrated reply.

Sounds like we have harmony here

Just a new tune on an old fiddle ...


--
geoff