Yb Loft Setup

[BIGPETE]

Hi Guys,

 

Looking to build a YB loft in the next few weeks. How high is it ideal to have it raised off the ground?

 

Also, where it is going currently it is grass/lawned area. Would I be ok just stacking paving slabs levelled off to support it? Or would I need to go as far as laying some hardcore and compacting it like I was laying a patio? Obviously the less ball ache the better. But I don't want it to be wonky as a 3 legged horse after 6 months

 

Not gonna be a big loft 12ftx8ft max.

 

Am not the most technical guy with building structures, so want to make sure the supports/footing are ok.

 

Any info much appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Pete

[Tony C]

Take a look at old railway sleepers Pete.

[Guest stb-]

Hi Guys,

 

Looking to build a YB loft in the next few weeks. How high is it ideal to have it raised off the ground?

 

Also, where it is going currently it is grass/lawned area. Would I be ok just stacking paving slabs levelled off to support it? Or would I need to go as far as laying some hardcore and compacting it like I was laying a patio? Obviously the less ball ache the better. But I don't want it to be wonky as a 3 legged horse after 6 months

 

Not gonna be a big loft 12ftx8ft max.

 

Am not the most technical guy with building structures, so want to make sure the supports/footing are ok.

 

Any info much appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Pete

this should help Pete .

[frankdooman]

I told you no photo,s of my loft when you were up

[Guest stb-]

aw expletive remove Frank wot you doing up at this time lol just proves it dont have tae be fancy tae win a national ATB m8

[walterboswell59]

the higher off the ground the better pete stops vermin going under to nest they like it low so its dark id make it over two foot high then you have some where to store baskets also keeps your traps high so cats have trouble jumping up to them good luck with it m8

[BIGPETE]

Cheers Walt, how does the law lay in terms of how high you can go before your neighbours can be *expletive removed* and complain.

[walterboswell59]

Cheers Walt, how does the law lay in terms of how high you can go before your neighbours can be *expletive removed* and complain.

suppose that depends on the neighbours pete and what your blocking i had to take a loft down because a neighbour went to the council and said the loft was blocking her view the only view the *expletive removed* had was into my sisters back window but they still made me take it down if your on good terms with the neighbours go and ask them if will cause a problem first if they say its ok take a wee box of chocs round to the lady of the house as a wee thankyou works wonders and keeps them sweet

[greenlands]

Mine's on gravel with paving slabs on top and sleepers,two at the bottom of the garden are race lofts,stock loft at back door.

[TheHigg]

Cheers Walt, how does the law lay in terms of how high you can go before your neighbours can be *expletive removed* and complain.

dont ask walter anything about the law pete he lives in the most lawless estate in scotland the rats in that housing estate have tattoos and run around in gangs

[Tony C]

Pete, look up on your local council website, they should have building regulations on there.

[walterboswell59]

dont ask walter anything about the law pete he lives in the most lawless estate in scotland the rats in that housing estate have tattoos and run around in gangs

lol not any more joe im weeding them out m8 when you talk to neighbours here you just take your pick shaft with you but im lucky i have good neighbours around me now its half the battle

[bibendium]

lol not any more joe im weeding them out m8 when you talk to neighbours here you just take your pick shaft with you but im lucky i have good neighbours around me now its half the battle

 

Keep the neighbours sweet is always a good move and could save you grief later on

[Guest nephilim]

Hey Pete. Hardcore and gravel would be ideal. But my local housing authority doesn't allow such a base! So I've built my lofts on raised wooden framework,such as used for decking,plenty of clips on you tube. My lofts are about a foot of the ground,which gives plenty of air flow to preserve the life of the wood,and let the cats take out any vermin. I got a roll of wire from flea bay and stapled it on the outside and inside making it safe for the birds from anything coming from under the loft, not that I let them walk around the lawn. Left a small gap at the back to allow said moggies to earn their corn keeping vermin away. I hope to run a thread on here about my build, which was going to be a full 24x6 three section. But due to cutbacks etc. I'm using current sheds and converting the fronts and swapping the roofs from apex to forward pent! A bigger task than I first thought. It doesn't matter how good or bad your skills are, time and patience is the key and the old adage of measure twice cut once. Most small timber or reclaim yards will cut timber for you,just take a good drawing of what you want and ask their advice about everything. Good luck and keep us updated.

[PIGEONPACKMAN]

C

Mine's on gravel with paving slabs on top and sleepers,two at the bottom of the garden are race lofts,stock loft at back door.

Love the colour of that shed what did you use to pain it looks good stuff

[kingziemckay]

Mine's on gravel with paving slabs on top and sleepers,two at the bottom of the garden are race lofts,stock loft at back door.

 

 

MAY I ASK DOES THAT OWL IN YOUR GARDEN,KEEP YOU KNOW WHAT AWAY??