*****COLD SNAP FORCES MAN CAVE CLOSURE *******

[john i am]

Hi everyone after nearly 2 years of model making in the loft after being kicked out of the dinning room after numerous complaints from the other half about the mess (which on this occasion I had to agree) and turning 50 this year and now the cold weather is with us I have decided that my man cave needs an upgrade as it's now freezing cold up there and it's never been aesthetically pleasing on the eye so all modelling of the plastic kind will now be suspended.My cave however will be my new project with insulation and plasterboard in the rafter areas lick of paint on the brick walls a couple of overhead fluorescent lights new storage and shelving. A week off work soon a trip to b&q and transform my cave into some kind of warm comfortable work space. My access via a ladder in picture two will have to remain the same more later......... Any advice comments help suggestions ideas are more than welcome cheers John [ATTACH]91859.IPB[/ATTACH]

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[monica]

will look forward to seeing how this turns out, John,

better than a garden shed in the cold, and no more nagging that one gets you down and not in the mood to work,

once all fixed up you will lov it,

lots of pics for the transformation

[spanner570]

John, when I altered my loft for my den, I removed all the old loft insulation before I floored the loft space...This allows a bit of extra warmth to come up from below. Don't tell your bride this though, keep it a secret, she'll never know!!

[Dave W]

Great idea.Ive just converted my garage in the back garden into a man cave.I fitted a upvc door and window in place of the old up and over door.Then I removed the old leaking corrugated roof,built a new wooden roof structure and covered it with a rubber roof system.Do yourself a favour.Avoid high priced B & Q.I bought all my screws,nails,sealant and other bits and pieces from 'Tool Station'.And I got all my wood from a local timber yard.Much cheaper than B&Q.Its still bloody cold though!.Been in there tonight doing my Mosquito.Im having to use enamels as acrylic paints take an age to dry in the cold.Might install a wood burner next.

[spanner570]

Great idea.Ive just converted my garage in the back garden into a man cave.I fitted a upvc door and window in place of the old up and over door.Then I removed the old leaking corrugated roof,built a new wooden roof structure and covered it with a rubber roof system.Do yourself a favour.Avoid high priced B & Q.I bought all my screws,nails,sealant and other bits and pieces from 'Tool Station'.And I got all my wood from a local timber yard.Much cheaper than B&Q.Its still bloody cold though!.Been in there tonight doing my Mosquito.Im having to use enamels as acrylic paints take an age to dry in the cold.Might install a wood burner next.

Dave, if you are seriously thinking of getting a wood burner, I heartily recommend a 'Morso Squirrel'.....Small, but really efficient. I fitted one in our narrowboat I built and it worked a treat!

I agree with you...avoid B&Q, very expensive. Builder's Merchants every time!

[Dave W]

Dave, if you are seriously thinking of getting a wood burner, I heartily recommend a 'Morso Squirrel'.....Small, but really efficient. I fitted one in our narrowboat I built and it worked a treat!I agree with you...avoid B&Q, very expensive. Builder's Merchants every time!

I had a wood burner fitted into my living room last winter.Gives off loads of heat.We love it.Might get one of those pot belly stoves from 'Machine Mart' (cheap!) for the garage/man cave.

[john i am]

Not gonna risk one of those in the loft I'd better stick with my electric heater which hopefully once the roof in the loft is insulated and boarded might make it bearable here's hoping

[eddiesolo]

I must admit that I went out to my shed/mancave today and it was freezing...I put on the halogen heater and it soon warmed up-must admit that the best thing I could have done was to insulate and clad the inside-once warmed it does keep toasty.

Do not envy you in the cold John, hope you get it sorted and make make it nice and snug.

Si

[Guest]

I converted my loft back England years ago used industrial insulation panels po line the roof and form the walls, was lovely and cosy.

[john i am]

Ok mojos back!new year new start and after a low turnout last year on the modelling front I've decided by end of January loft makeover will be complete along with all wip kits. After that I may even join in on some of the group builds. Thanks for looking in and any comments left cheers John [ATTACH]272599[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]272595[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]272596[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]272597[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]272598[/ATTACH]

[Thorbrand]

You'll definitely need insulation for the roof, plaster board, and maybe an extractor fan (paint fumes etc). your loft looks a lot like mine although i only use it for storage it does get extremely cold but, on the other hand in the summer it also gets stupidly hot so, I would advise considering how the space is going to be cooled in the summer. Lofts can get very expensive to convert. If you have the budget, getting a small window installed would allow you better ventilation and give you the flexibility to put a portable air con unit up there in future.