Chipboard Floor Inspection Hatch

The floor is made from large tongue and groove chipboard on top of the joists.

Chipboard floor inspection hatch.

Want to remove it without destroying it and having to replace the lot. Cutting an access hatch. Amarine made marine deck hatch boat deck hatch access hatch lid 10 5 8 x 14 3 4 black 270mmx375mm. Shop read reviews or ask questions about boat hatches at the official west marine online store.

Ok so you ve removed some flooring and need to put it back but there s nothing to fix it to. Use a circular saw to cut as much as you can and drill a line of small holes for the rest which you could padsaw out. If you re not sure of the chipboard thickness drill a small hole on the line you want to cut drop a small bit of wire with a short 90 bend in it and pull it back up until it catches the underside of the floor mark it off and remove it. There can be lots of reasons for wanting to gain access to the area underneath a floor but the most common is for the repair or installation of services such as plumbing or wiring before the introduction of chipboard and ply floors accessing was usually a simple matter of lifting and replacing a few boards.

The range includes vetus deck and escape hatches such as the planus and libero plus all the vetus hatch. As well as these popular brands we offer our own asap 4dek plastic inspection hatches and plates as well as hatch keepers trim and stays. Free shipping on eligible orders. Amarine made external dia.

Since 1968 west marine has grown to over 250 local stores with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Shop with confidence get free shipping to home or stores price match guarantee. That should give you some idea of the. Because the large sheets are tongued and grooved they are quite difficult but not impossible to remove once they are down.

Sheet materials which cover larger expanses make access a. Show only amarine made items. Chipboard sheet flooring requires few repairs unless it gets damp or if you need to make an inspection hatch for access to wiring or pipes. Here s what you do.

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