Give me strength....

Octopus · Jul 20, 2012

OK, doing a small fix for an elderly couple on my way home today and needed the access the loft space above the kitchen.

So I tried to push the loft hatch upwards and it was being prevented from moving directly upwards, so I had to very carefully slide it away - and wondering what was the issue I looked up........

What idiot put those there????

1shortcircuit · Jul 20, 2012

Strima · Jul 20, 2012

At least they're supported... :lol:

topquark · Jul 20, 2012

Absolutely rediculous!

Have they had a "rewire" done recently by any chance?

Octopus · Jul 20, 2012

topquark said:
Absolutely rediculous!

Have they had a "rewire" done recently by any chance?

No!!!!!

Jimmy Boy · Jul 20, 2012

Age of roof trusses appear to pre date the joist hangers on loft hole it's been enlarged
J

topquark · Jul 20, 2012

Murdoch said:
No!!!!!

Blimey, must've been like that for a fair old while then. Doesn't look like a new build either.

topquark · Jul 20, 2012

If it's a DIY attemp to put a staircase up into the loft it's in the wrong location

imago · Jul 20, 2012

Jimmy Boy said:
Age of roof trusses appear to pre date the joist hangers on loft hole it's been enlarged
J

Agreed. I'd put money on that loft hatch having been extended. Prior to which those cables would have run past the end as they do on a lot of properties.

Deleted member 9648 · Jul 20, 2012

imago said:
Agreed. I'd put money on that loft hatch having been extended. Prior to which those cables would have run past the end as they do on a lot of properties.

Me too....I think the Homeowner is responsible and prefered to keep quiet rather than look a muppet.

Guest55 · Jul 20, 2012

Youre lucky ! loft i went into 2 weeks ago had water pipe across the hatch !
Bad language echoed around the neighbourhood :-D

Jimmy Boy · Jul 20, 2012

I had the proximity fuse from a WW2 anti-aircraft shell fall on me from one ! I have the pic somewhere lol
J

trev · Jul 20, 2012

Murdoch said:
What idiot put those there????

Sorry mate I wasn't thinking straight. I was having a really bad day

Swicade · Jul 20, 2012

At least those supplies wont get de-rated due to the itchy stuff

1shortcircuit · Jul 20, 2012

Perhaps the joist was too large or rough to do chin-ups on. The PVC should be much smoother :lol

Lucas · Jul 20, 2012

Least you got something to lift yourself up with!!

Guitarist · Jul 20, 2012

Hope you derated them due to bunching

Btw, I agree with those who suggest this was done post-electrician....

Homeowner: But there are loads of cables in the way!

Builder: No worries mate, we'll just tie em up outta the way.

ClarkeTheSpark · Jul 20, 2012

And if you miss a step and fall through the hatch, you've got something to catch you! Not much good for the love spuds mind...

topquark · Jul 20, 2012

Well if it has been extended, the artexing has been either done later or touched up as the finger line finish around the edge doesn't look to be cut short at an original hatch size .... a little difficult to tell due to the flaring. Thought you were talking about the cables not the rafter!