Advice on rewire method

[AlexGoode]

Hi all, just got a property for myself and looking to rewire it. Have only every rewired houses with old floorboards but this property has the wayrok sheetboards. Anyone got any experience of of the best way to lift without ruining them too much? Thanks in advance

 

[Deleted account]

IT depends on the condition and if they are nailed or screwed down.

I personally inform customers that due to the type of boarding I cannot guarantee they come up and go back down in any reasonable condition, so they may have to gat them replaced afterwards.

However my method is to use circular saw at set depth to chop out large pieces trying to get the edges over joists.
Never an easy task.

 

[Squid]

Buy a circular saw.

 

[AlexGoode]

Generally seem in good condition,will also be running heating pipes throughout. Unfortunately they are nailed down so will have to try and get the chop saw,like you say, over a joist. Just wanted opinions before I start in the next few weeks

 

[AlexGoode]

Buy a circular saw.

Got one thanks

 

[The Ghost]

Cauchemar!

 

[Squid]

Got one thanks

Cool, it'll get a lot use then.

 

[Squid]

Cauchemar!

For the uneducated that means nightmare.......

 

[SJD]

Got any plastering to do? If so, consider making holes in the ceilings instead, and either save the bits you cut out to put back, or just re-board any big sections.

 

[Deleted account]

Nailed down. That's bad luck. Even worse if they've glued the boards to the joists also.

I generally find if there nailed there glued.

 

[Flanders]

I have see these in the wholesalers, not had to use them ny self but they look a handy bit of kit .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline...39&hvtargid=pla-421739994949&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

[Deleted account]

I have see these in the wholesalers, not had to use them ny self but they look a handy bit of kit .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline...39&hvtargid=pla-421739994949&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

They are ok, but if you need to drill through joists or have to get to multiple points not so viable.
The caps that you put down after are not cheap.

Edit: just looked at price of caps. Seems they've come down in price since I used them. Maybe they are viable.

 

[telectrix]

1. why a rewire? house with weetabix floors should not be over 30 years old.
2. cut ceilings every time, non-structural, less chance of cutting into wet-pants spaghetti, and cheaper to repair.

 

[Squid]

Or work harder, save your money and stay away from Barrat Houses.........

 

[AlexGoode]

Don't know who built them but wanting to do work now with new bathroom, new kitchen, lay foundation and garage, install bathroom downstairs etc. And putting alarm and cameras in and alterations for spots and the rest of it so by the time I have faffed around altering what is existing I may have refreshed it all while the walls are bare

 

[AlexGoode]

Some floors are nailed some are glued with polystyrene underneath but want a challenge for once

 

[bill01803]

You can get a nail puller to pull the nails out then take up a whole sheet in the middle of the room, should be able to reach everywhere from there

 

[AlexGoode]

Some floors are nailed some are glued with polystyrene underneath but want a challenge for once

You can get a nail puller to pull the nails out then take up a whole sheet in the middle of the room, should be able to reach everywhere from there

Thanks, will give it a go

 

[telectrix]

Some floors are nailed some are glued with polystyrene underneath but want a challenge for once

Thanks, will give it a go

i wouldn't.

 

[bill01803]