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( , Wed 29 Nov 2006, 16:33)
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By constructing an oversize rotisserie, it's possible to rotate your house upside-down and hey presto, you're papering the floor.
Don't forget to nail the furniture down first. Oh and don't trip over the light fitting either.
( , Thu 16 Sep 2010, 9:40, 3 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

Don't do this when it's raining - Your floorboards are not as waterproof as your roof and the water will collect in your loft space, making it almost impossible to rotate your house again.
( , Fri 17 Sep 2010, 6:40, Reply)

has a good sub-floor void, make sure you have a sufficient damp-proof course.
Don't most lofts have air-bricks and the like to prevent the build up of various fumes to prevent you needing respiratory gear when retrieving/storing Xmas decorations?
( , Sun 19 Sep 2010, 12:53, Reply)

...but around the eaves is vented but the apex seems pretty well sealed.
Still, even with a few inches of water in it, the total volume of water would only weigh a few kilograms. If if it rained constantly, you'd be finished papering before a substantial amount of water accumulated. The extra weight would be negligible compared to the weight of the rest of the house and your rotisserie would cope admirably. So my original warning can be deemed nonsense.
However, if you live in a terraced or semi-detached house: Please ask for permission from your neighbour(s) before rotating.
( , Wed 22 Sep 2010, 22:27, Reply)
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