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Padding for low joists
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I have a small bedroom in a kind of roof space where the roof joists/purlins, (not sure what they are called - the joist like timbers which slope from an apex under the valley), intrude into the living space below head height. I want to fix some padding to them to avoid damage from banging one's head on them. I thought of thick central heating pipe lagging, and covering it in material, but dont really want to get into sewing and all that. Any ideas? -- Richard Faulkner |
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"Richard Faulkner" wrote in message ... Hi, I have a small bedroom in a kind of roof space where the roof joists/purlins, (not sure what they are called - the joist like timbers which slope from an apex under the valley), intrude into the living space below head height. I want to fix some padding to them to avoid damage from banging one's head on them. I thought of thick central heating pipe lagging, and covering it in material, but dont really want to get into sewing and all that. 10mm Kingspan. I bump my head on it almost daily without harm and it keeps the room a little warmer as well. |
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Richard Faulkner wrote: Hi, I have a small bedroom in a kind of roof space where the roof joists/purlins, (not sure what they are called - the joist like timbers which slope from an apex under the valley), intrude into the living space below head height. I want to fix some padding to them to avoid damage from banging one's head on them. I thought of thick central heating pipe lagging, and covering it in material, but dont really want to get into sewing and all that. Any ideas? http://www.seton.co.uk/perl/product....&ypage=&yname= Foam edge protectors, cheaper from key industries IIRC |
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In message , G&M
writes "Richard Faulkner" wrote in message ... Hi, I have a small bedroom in a kind of roof space where the roof joists/purlins, (not sure what they are called - the joist like timbers which slope from an apex under the valley), intrude into the living space below head height. I want to fix some padding to them to avoid damage from banging one's head on them. I thought of thick central heating pipe lagging, and covering it in material, but dont really want to get into sewing and all that. 10mm Kingspan. I bump my head on it almost daily without harm and it keeps the room a little warmer as well. Thanks for that - what is the actual product name? I've had a look at the site, and there is insulation for walls, floors, roofs, etc., and all types of different products for each. Thanks again. -- Richard Faulkner |
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In message , Badger
writes Richard Faulkner wrote: Hi, I have a small bedroom in a kind of roof space where the roof joists/purlins, (not sure what they are called - the joist like timbers which slope from an apex under the valley), intrude into the living space below head height. I want to fix some padding to them to avoid damage from banging one's head on them. I thought of thick central heating pipe lagging, and covering it in material, but dont really want to get into sewing and all that. Any ideas? http://www.seton.co.uk/perl/product....&ypage=&yname= Foam edge protectors, cheaper from key industries IIRC Looks good - I'll have to consider giving the room a "Busy Bee" theme g What are key industries - googling brings up lots of generic things. Many Thanks. -- Richard Faulkner |
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In uk.d-i-y, Richard Faulkner wrote:
Hi, I have a small bedroom in a kind of roof space where the roof joists/purlins, (not sure what they are called - the joist like timbers which slope from an apex under the valley), intrude into the living space below head height. I want to fix some padding to them to avoid damage from banging one's head on them. I thought of thick central heating pipe lagging, and covering it in material, but dont really want to get into sewing and all that. Any ideas? In our roof space I tacked up some bubble wrap (the king-size bubbles, about 20mm dia) on the purlin above the hatch. It works wonderfully, and with care it could be made to look OK in a modern-style bedroom - the natural colour would show through. -- Mike Barnes |
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In message , Mike Barnes
writes In uk.d-i-y, Richard Faulkner wrote: Hi, I have a small bedroom in a kind of roof space where the roof joists/purlins, (not sure what they are called - the joist like timbers which slope from an apex under the valley), intrude into the living space below head height. I want to fix some padding to them to avoid damage from banging one's head on them. I thought of thick central heating pipe lagging, and covering it in material, but dont really want to get into sewing and all that. Any ideas? In our roof space I tacked up some bubble wrap (the king-size bubbles, about 20mm dia) on the purlin above the hatch. It works wonderfully, and with care it could be made to look OK in a modern-style bedroom - the natural colour would show through. Knowing my luck, some smart arse would probably have a lot of fun popping it, then crack their skull g -- Richard Faulkner |
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"Richard Faulkner" wrote in message ... In message , G&M writes "Richard Faulkner" wrote in message ... Hi, I have a small bedroom in a kind of roof space where the roof joists/purlins, (not sure what they are called - the joist like timbers which slope from an apex under the valley), intrude into the living space below head height. I want to fix some padding to them to avoid damage from banging one's head on them. I thought of thick central heating pipe lagging, and covering it in material, but dont really want to get into sewing and all that. 10mm Kingspan. I bump my head on it almost daily without harm and it keeps the room a little warmer as well. Thanks for that - what is the actual product name? I've had a look at the site, and there is insulation for walls, floors, roofs, etc., and all types of different products for each. Just the standard wall insulation. TF10 rings a bell but if you phone your builder's merchant they'll only stock the standard stuff anyway, |
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