Blakes Lofts

[Guest joshdonlan]

Hi there

 

I have been in contact with Blakes about their 18 x 6 ft loft shown in BHW. Has anyone got any thoughts on the loft or Blakes themselves?

 

Thanks

 

Josh

[OLDYELLOW]

be my first choice for a new loft very friendly on the phone and there lofts are quality and a good price as well i'd recomend them

[mark proctor]

hi mate...ive just bought a 18ft x 5ft of them...well about 11months ago....it didnt take them long to build it and come and erect it for me...i just had to build the base....i aint slagging them of cos i do like the loft but when i get driving rain from the east it floods in on every joint...front and back...ive put a lorry sheet on the back so thats ok...but you shouldnt have to do that after paying over a £1000 for it......mines half inch wood..i think if you get the wood thicker..( tonge and groove) it might not leak....my thoughts anyway....plus were its leeking in the woods starting to swell as well....... :( ps ive tried them tubes of cilycon on it but it still leaks.....all the best mark..

[OLDYELLOW]

looks like i'd be building next bugger mesen again oh well think ill be near on 60 then

[alex wight]

I,ve got a 12ft x 6ft blakes loft just now and i,ve got a 18ft x 6ft coming on monday. Cant fault their service.

[shotgun tim]

iv got a 40x8 apex roof a bit of water comes in the vents and windows but a cracking loft

[Guest joshdonlan]

does anyone know what there sections are like? are they dowel? also what are there boxes and perches like?

 

Thanks

[Guest joshdonlan]

Are Blakes lofts constructed with screws and bolts or nails? The reason i am asking as i will have to dismantle the loft shortly due to a house move.  

 

I was told that the waiting list was 3 weeks, although i will have been waiting 7 when it is delivered in mid November  :-/

[OLDYELLOW]

Are Blakes lofts constructed with screws and bolts or nails? The reason i am asking as i will have to dismantle the loft shortly due to a house move.  

 

I was told that the waiting list was 3 weeks, although i will have been waiting 7 when it is delivered in mid November  :-/

 

josh when you order your loft you can have any details you want in the design you want so if you ask for it you'l have it , if your moving why not wait till after you have moved makes more sense to me anyway  :-/

[taffacre]

Make sure it is treated before they put it up,mine leeked on the joints and was a total pain,had to felt the back in the end.make sure its treated especially on the joints.  nigel

[Guest joshdonlan]

The house move is a fair way away yet and i need the extra space. I think i will call them and explain this as i would prefer screws and bolts to nails anyday  

[Guest]

i have a blakes loft 18 by 6

i found its worth paying that little bit

extra for sliding doors between the sections

have no complaints

 

dave

[THE FIFER]

if your getting leaks through the joints give them a good coat of masonary paint, I use it all the time both inside and out, dries quick and no smell, and a good sealant, you can use it as an undercoat for the outside if you want your own colour,,I once put it on my landing board, put it on thick and sprincled it with sand, makes a good finnish,

[Guest spin cycle]

if your getting leaks through the joints give them a good coat of masonary paint, I use it all the time both inside and out, dries quick and no smell, and a good sealant, you can use it as an undercoat for the outside if you want your own colour,,I once put it on my landing board, put it on thick and sprincled it with sand, makes a good finnish,

 

my rv woodcraft loft leaks on the seams (when rain drives )... as this design is very sectional. would the masonary paint 'key' to planed timber ? even if it had a coat of preservative already on?

[superstar]

If your ordering a blakes loft pay a bit extra and ask for good felt if your not going for a tiled one as the stuff they use as standard is a joke.

[THE FIFER]

 

my rv woodcraft loft leaks on the seams (when rain drives )... as this design is very sectional. would the masonary paint 'key' to planed timber ? even if it had a coat of preservative already on?

 

yes it will take to most surfaces, some painters use it as an undercoat on new surfices, even hardboard, its good and its waterproof, goes on plywood etc, you get it in many colours, I like the sandstone for inside the loft, and is also good for the outside on its own or as a undercoat, put plenty on your cracks etc,

 

 

[DOVEScot]

I cannot understand why they are leaking at the joints if it is weather board unless they are assembling when it is wet or too green and it is shrinking when it dries out :-/

[The Navigator]

I have seen many of them around and I cannot fault them.

[Guest new kid big man]

i work for blakes.

i put my loft up no differant to what all the others are put up and i haven't had a single problem.

if your loft is leeking through the joints in the shiplap then i would take a good guess and say you havent applied an additional coat of oil based paint. we use an enviromentally friendly water based treatment that will need re-doing within 12-24 months to keep it in tip top shape. also the felt is the same felt thats used by near enough every other company in the country. your blakes loft has a 12 month warenty so if you have had and problems you should have given us a call to get it sorted

[greenlands]

I have three lofts from Blakes they all let water in,but if you give them a good coat of paint/varnish every season it will keep most of the rain out.I went round all the windows andjoints with silicon and the back corners with 6inch angle sheeting,here's a photo I took earlier this year.The woods too thin it's only 10mm.Lindsay

Click on photo to enlarge.

[Guest new kid big man]

they look good how long have you had them?

[mark proctor]

they look good how long have you had them?

 

new kid big man ive sent you a pm mate.....

[greenlands]

The one on the left about 12 year,middle about 10 year,right about 8 years .Lindsay

[Guest new kid big man]

christ they dont look that old at all. was going to show a pic of my loft but dont know how to get it up

[Guest new kid big man]

heres a pic of my loft