We are going to install paneling on the ceiling upstairs and have recently installed a new staircase, which included a new stairwell. We need to build some form of platform to stand on during the installation. Here's what I'm thinking (pictures below)
On the left wall and the one opposite, mount a beam, around 45x70 (larger?) at the same level as the staircase railing. On top of the railing, I will then add beams, perhaps 45x145? 45x170? like a joist to then add a plywood sheet (construction) on top of this. The "joist" will be screwed into the beam on the left wall and the one opposite, and only rests on the railing on the other side. I’m thinking of joists at cc60. Have I over-engineered this? Or maybe the opposite, that it won't hold. I'm open to suggestions for other simple solutions!
There are step ladders that have accessories that attach to the lower part and elevate it so it stands steadily, then a plank to walk on. Type in """" Trapphusstege """ to see what's available.
When we were building our house, I made a "gangway" of studs and OSB that I've used a lot for different things, like a workbench, a platform to stand on, etc. I made it from 2x2 lengthwise and a few crosswise, along with a half sheet so it's about 50 cm wide and 250 cm long. If I were to redo it, I would probably use 2x3 instead - it wobbles a bit but holds. You can place something like that on the floor at the top and then build a trestle at the bottom and brace it against the wall so the trestle doesn't give out.
What you're describing works but is very overdone.
When we built on our house, I made a "gangway" out of joists and OSB that I have used a lot for different things, like a work table, platform to stand on, etc. I made it with 2x2 on the length and some on the cross, as well as half a board so it's about 50 cm wide and 250 cm long. If I were to do it again, I would probably use 2x3 instead - it wobbles a bit but holds.
You can place one of those on the floor at the top and then build a trestle at the bottom and brace it against the wall so that the trestle doesn't give way.
What you're describing works but is very exaggerated.
Thanks for the response!
Can you clarify a little regarding the last part? "You can place one of those on the floor at the top and then build a trestle at the bottom and brace it against the wall so that the trestle doesn't give way." I'm not fully following how you mean there?
When we renovated, the carpenters placed joists across the stairs, from the upper floor. You already have an edge at the wall to place them on (if it is stable enough). Then they laid planks over the joists and put a step ladder on it when needed.
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