Slatted roof time

[Speedytriple]

Hi guys,

Ive decided to do a slatted roof on my van..

Ive done a bit of research and know how i'm going to do it, however one question i have is do i start in the middle or at the sides and morn my way in?

My van has an irregular shaped roof due to the cupboards being already installed.

Basically the White bit is roof and Grey is cupboards etc.

As you can see its not an easy rectangle to deal with. My thought was to Start roughly in the middle with full runs front to back and then work my way out and as i get to the outer edges i may have to cut the slats to fit hoping i dont end up with any too thin, although i can adjust my spacing if this looks the case. However not every side will come up the same.

I do have some carpet that i could use and will be easier, but the wife wants slats, and its easier to do as we're told isnt it.

Thoughts guys?

Thanks

 

[Kannon Fodda]

Measure twice, cut once

Whilst starting from the middle, try and measure / set out to see if you want the centre to be a join between two slats, or one whole slat as the middle. Which is likely to work best for trimming to the edges to minimise the edge being a sliver?

Going to be much neater setting out from the centre line than working from one side. But take your time to really work out the centre line as it would drive you mad looking up as something squiffy when lying in bed

 

[Speedytriple]

Thanks fella.

Thats the problem, there isnt a centre as such as the side spaces are different. But i do do get your meaning.

Thanks

 

[David and Sally]

What is a slatted roof please?

 

[Speedytriple]

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[Two on Tour]

Personally, I would have slatted the roof first and then installed the high level cupboards and fittings, much easier.

 

[BusyBuilder]

If you cant measure the ceiling to bet the centre line, measure the walls.

 

[pappajohn]

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To be honest ......it looks utter shite

 

[Lenny HB]

Have you considered the weight?

 

[Dave and Jen]

Have you considered the weight?

He might be using balsa wood?
Cheers, Dave

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[swemmy666]

Had a moment, when I first read this, I read "slated". Welsh slate I hope, was thinking of something from Wacky Races

 

[Spriddler]

Wherever you decide to start I recommend running them side to side rather than front to back because longer lengths front to back will make the interior feel narrower, rather like a corridor.

 

[Figaro]

but the wife wants slats

Time to man up and tell her slats will look like a tired municiple sauna

I'll get me coat . . . . .

 

[Speedytriple]

For those of you that thinks it looks “utter shite”

What do you guys have/recommend?

 

[Thornebt]

For those of you that thinks it looks “utter shite”

What do you guys have/recommend?

I think it looks very smart. There's obviously a bit of work in doing it - not a five minute job!

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[Nanniemate]

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These are 600mm wide how wide is the gap and do you have double doors to get it in in q piece
Unfortunately the specs don't say how heavy they are

 

[Zoobec]

I think it looks nice. I would be concerned about the weight though. We used a 3mm wallboard for our ceiling from magnum motorhomes. It worked well. I think ours was the chambord oak one https://magnummotorhomes.co.uk/prod...oards-wallboards-camping-caravan-accessories/

 

[Diabalo]

You can get boat decking vinyl.

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Angled? Rear right, to front left.The cupboard widths are the same that way which would set the angle degree, but lot's more cutting.
Mike.

 

[Oldrat]

Looking at how narrow the slats are, I don't think centre ing will be an issue, it won’t look too odd if it is 1” one way or another.
The position of the lights needs thinking about for some kind of symmetry.

I think how the ceiling meets the sides will be important to making it look neat though.

Ideally install ceiling before units.

HTHs

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[berni109]

You need to ensure that you don't end up with very thin cuts next to the cabinets. Easy to say not so easy to achieve with you widths being all over the place.

 

[Outdoors Dad]

For those of you that thinks it looks “utter shite”

What do you guys have/recommend?

I think it looks nice and modern. I would be wary of unnecessary weight though. I would think yo can get a mad made light weight alternative.

 

[MisterB]

DIY stores sell pre fabricated lightweight slat panels that would look ok, but I'm also in the ceiling before wall cabinets camp.

 

[Speedytriple]

Thanks for all of the responses guys. I didnt build the van, i bought it that way and am just finishing a few bits.

Ive managed to find some 9 x 44 x 2400 lengths of pine for £4.38 + vat.

My main concern is the weight TBH, but realistically how much can it weigh? 20Kg? The van is already a bit over as it is.

 

[headlight]

Thanks for all of the responses guys. I didnt build the van, i bought it that way and am just finishing a few bits.

Ive managed to find some 9 x 44 x 2400 lengths of pine for £4.38 + vat.

My main concern is the weight TBH, but realistically how much can it weigh? 20Kg? The van is already a bit over as it is.

It's already over its maximum permitted weight ?

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[Lumpy]

Are you intending using wood slats or the preformed? sheet plastic ones? I would guess individual thin wood slats could be trimmed at the edges. If the preformed sheet style is used (lighter that wood) but harder to trim at the edges.
Just a thought! Maybe trim the edges to the cupboard profile and then fill in the rest, or just do a strip of slats as wide as possible and then trim to the cupboards with a complimentary finish that is easier to trim.

 

[Speedytriple]

It's already over its maximum permitted weight ?

Yes, I havent weighed it but the previous owner said it was a bit over. From what i've read, a lot are. (Braced for flaming!!)

I will get it weighed at some point and check though.

 

[Speedytriple]

Are you intending using wood slats or the preformed? sheet plastic ones? I would guess individual thin wood slats could be trimmed at the edges. If the preformed sheet style is used (lighter that wood) but harder to trim at the edges.
Just a thought! Maybe trim the edges to the cupboard profile and then fill in the rest, or just do a strip of slats as wide as possible and then trim to the cupboards with a complimentary finish that is easier to trim.

Individual wood slats. Pine as i guess its fairly light.

 

[Speedytriple]

Incidentally for anyone wondering... 6 x 44 x 2400mm pack of 20 - 7.7Kg apparently.

 

[headlight]

Yes, I havent weighed it but the previous owner said it was a bit over. From what i've read, a lot are. (Braced for flaming!!)

I will get it weighed at some point and check though.

I'd get it weighed ASAP before you go adding anymore weight.