This can be done using loft legs.
How to install loft flooring legs.
The loft leg is manufactured in the uk from recycled polypropylene to iso9001 standards and has been mechanically tested by independent experts.
Developed by a team of engineers and designers the loft leg is strong lightweight and easy to install.
Joist spacing 400mm.
In order to achieve over 100mm of insulation you will need to raise your loft boarding.
Joists are usually spaced about 300mm apart.
They should be fixed along every joist the floor will be.
A loft can be a cramped and dusty environment to work in therefore gloves and a face mask are also advisable.
Screw the loft legs directly into your floor joists.
If not hire a professional.
As above where for loft flooring or loft storage the ceiling or loft floor is designed to carry only 25kg per square metre.
This is 5 times more than a loft used for storage on loft boards or loft panels.
Step 6 install the loft legs.
Where there is a heavy installation in the loft like a water tank that section of floor is always reinforced to allow for the extra weight.
Do heed the safety advice detailed below and only attempt the task if you are capable.
In fact the horizontal rafter sections in your loft are there solely to hold up the ceiling for the rooms below.
Space them 1m apart along the joists.
Don t just take our word for it see what building co uk has to say about the issue.
Calculate exactly how many legs you need when you are using loft boards with our easy loft leg calculator.
Quick easy to install.
Loft boards are fixed together relatively easily but working withing the confines of the loft s available space can make boarding a loft a tricky endeavour.
Step by step putting down boards to convert your loft into a usable storage space is a simple task which does not normally require any planning permission and should be affordable and manageable even for a diy beginner.
5 steps for creating energy efficient loft storage.
Weight allowed on loft conversion floor.
If you want to board your loft follow this step by step guide.
Loft storage board pack 1220 x 320 x 18mm.
