How to make an attic partition wall, part 2

attic wall1. A wooden plate about the size of a rack shelf helps to position the rack. Its dimensions do not include the thickness of the plasterboards.
2. Metal profiles are cut with sheet metal shears. Be careful when doing so, because the cut edges are sharp.
3. Vertical profiles …

How to make an attic partition wall, part 1

attic wallWe describe how to set up lightweight plasterboard structures based on metal frames. Corner, in which there are clothes hanging open by anything, it creates an impression of general chaos in the entire room. Thanks to a separate corner for quiet reading and a cup of hot tea, we can get together …

Gate fittings

gate fittingsThe location and type of fittings are important factors for the proper functioning of the door. Permanently installed hooks and hinges need to be very carefully aligned, because the position of the wings depends on them, which cannot be changed after assembly. Both parts of the hardware are sold …

How to make a wooden gate, part 3

installation of the gateThe gate is placed in the appropriate position, supports with wedges and immobilizes. Pay attention to the distance between the wings.

By attaching the fittings, mark the position of the hooks. In the case of adjustable hinges, the accuracy of this operation can be adjusted.
Hooks are attached to the wall with screws and dowels, a …

How to make a wooden gate, part 2

do a gateThe structure of the gate is extremely simple, because it has the form of a rectangular frame consisting of three overlapping layers of impregnated wood. Planks were used to build the gate 20 x 45 mm i 20 x 70 mm. All screws and nails should be …

How to make a wooden gate, part 1

how to make a gateWooden gates do not last forever, also those coated with impregnating agents. If such an old garden gate is no longer suitable for renovation, it is not a reason, to wring your hands right away – you have to make a new one.

Gates and wickets can be bought ready-made, w …

Laying wool slabs on the roof

roof insulationThe insulation that is laid over the rafters is the best in terms of physical properties. Mineral wool boards are arranged in two layers. The advantage of this variant of insulation is this, that the entire rafter cross-section then remains visible, which gives the rooms an interesting rustic character. Except that, …

Breathable film

Breathable filmEach company producing thermal insulation materials has its own surface insulation system. Such material is very expensive, purchase 1 m2 is an expense of the order 40-45 zloty. The price is influenced by a number of additional requirements. Wool must not only insulate well, but it should be firm enough …

Insulation laid on rafters

insulation on raftersInsulating layer with a thickness 180 mm is able to prevent both excessive in summer, as well as insufficient winter temperatures in the attic.

There are three options for arranging an insulating layer – pod, between and above the rafters. The first solution has almost only disadvantages: …

Roof truss

Roof trussVisible ceiling beams and rafters create a cozy atmosphere in the attic of a country house.

If the wooden roof structure is to be visible throughout the attic, smoothed material should be used for all rafters and beams. This, in turn, causes quite a significant increase in its costs …