Spanthefestaman
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I'm not really sure if this is the section for this or if there even is a section so please delete if not appropriate.
I have a larger than normal traditional single garage at my house. Its about 2.75m wide and 7.30m long. I have recently had the asbestos ceiling removed and now I'm aiming to replace it and start making the space into a workshop space for my tinkering.
My question is has anyone on here especially a builder done any fit out on there garage who knows the do's and don'ts? The garage is a single brick construction with a flat roof consisting of joists and planks with a felt top. It is also connected to the neighbours garage.
What I would like to do is replace the ceiling with plywood and possibly add a small amount of insulation whilst at the same time try to blank off the void where my ceiling goes into next doors ceiling. This is because I would like to do a little spraying from time to time, mainly small smart repairs and wheels
My thoughts are that the underside of the roof may need to breath so it doesn't get damp? Although saying this there are no vents in the facia's and there appears to be no breeze in the roof space. I was thinking to yacht varnish the top of the plywood to hopefully water proof it (in-case a leak starts to develop) and paint the workshop side white for reflecting the light.
So if anyone has any ideas or help that would be great. I am looking to use 9mm ply for the ceiling and a 40 or 50mm insulation but not sure what type at the moment.
Thank you in advance
I have a larger than normal traditional single garage at my house. Its about 2.75m wide and 7.30m long. I have recently had the asbestos ceiling removed and now I'm aiming to replace it and start making the space into a workshop space for my tinkering.
My question is has anyone on here especially a builder done any fit out on there garage who knows the do's and don'ts? The garage is a single brick construction with a flat roof consisting of joists and planks with a felt top. It is also connected to the neighbours garage.
What I would like to do is replace the ceiling with plywood and possibly add a small amount of insulation whilst at the same time try to blank off the void where my ceiling goes into next doors ceiling. This is because I would like to do a little spraying from time to time, mainly small smart repairs and wheels
My thoughts are that the underside of the roof may need to breath so it doesn't get damp? Although saying this there are no vents in the facia's and there appears to be no breeze in the roof space. I was thinking to yacht varnish the top of the plywood to hopefully water proof it (in-case a leak starts to develop) and paint the workshop side white for reflecting the light.
So if anyone has any ideas or help that would be great. I am looking to use 9mm ply for the ceiling and a 40 or 50mm insulation but not sure what type at the moment.
Thank you in advance