Loft layout board

[rreckless]

I have been granted permission by my wife to build my layout in the loft (boarded and insulated already) rather than the garage, which rather changes my plans. What I don't know is, would something like this be suitable as my baseboard?

https://www.loftzone.co.uk/shop-loft-sh ... rds)&gQT=1

Or do I need something more like ply?

[aleopardstail]

if it holds the board it works, however I would suggest using lengths of wood, at least 50mm deep and 12mm wide in their place (just drill and screw into place, checking they are level and at the same height) and then have similar running the length with cross sections and fit the deck, whatever you choose, to that.

chipboard on those will work but it may sag a bit, a proper frame is worth doing (drill holds in the cross members for wire)

it can't be stated enough, plan the baseboard, you are stuck with it once you have it.

its also worth looking at insulation for the loft space itself, not just the house below as you can get wild temperatures, indeed a ventilation extractor can be good if you can fit one and will be welcomed in summer

lofts are good though, something like 24" deep all round, some angle bits in the corners and keeping a decent space above it to the roof is wonderful.

note also a framed board can have a thin ply backscene fitted, this is worth doing before the deck (partly as its easier to paint, and mostly as its miles easier to fit)

[rreckless]

Fortunately the whole loft is insulated, roof and all.

Those linked shelves have a support every 22 inches, so I'd hope that would prevent sagging, I was just unsure whether the chipboard is suitable I guess. Seems like it probably would be though

[aleopardstail]

Fortunately the whole loft is insulated, roof and all.

Those linked shelves have a support every 22 inches, so I'd hope that would prevent sagging, I was just unsure whether the chipboard is suitable I guess. Seems like it probably would be though

chipboard is fine, benefits from timber supports though as it can sag with time. for something you do once its worth doing, the framing also keeps the board level at its joins

[fourtytwo]

I am not impressed with chipboard, wherever I have used it, it has warped in time even standing on edge, however cheap thin ply is no better IMOP

I have used 12mm marine ply for many years over & over again and never had a warping problem with a simple 2"x1" frame although that stuff is hard to find properly dried I generally divide my baseboards into 2'x2' squares.

Whatever you buy I recommend laying it on a flat surface in the same room it will be used in with weights for a few weeks before using it!!