By installing loft storage stilts in your loft you can easily create a raised platform for storage that hovers above the insulation without compressing it.
Loft flooring legs how many.
If you want to board your loft follow this step by step guide.
Insulation can make your home more energy efficient and feel warmer.
Lofty loft storage stilts.
Joist spacing 400mm.
Do heed the safety advice detailed below and only attempt the task if you are capable.
They should be fixed along every joist the floor will be.
Raises your loft boards by 175mm avoiding insulation compression saving you energy and money.
Depending on your loft i d keep some 4 2 handy to make up diy loft legs.
Loft insulation spacer and loft storage boarding 3m2 kit without boards 5 0 out of 5 stars 3.
How many do i need.
This covers 98 of lofts in the uk.
In july i fitted some loft legs with chipboard flooring for a customer after they had the loft insulated.
I am assuming this is because there is no air flow between the insulation and the chipboard.
Loft flooring legs 175mm insulation spacer 12 pack 4 3 out of 5 stars 30.
Loft storage stilts can be secured to any joist between 1 2 inches 35 55mm.
Joists are usually spaced about 300mm apart.
My loft has slightly different depth joists in places so i had to cut some 4 2 slightly shorter than one of the loft.
Loft storage board pack 1220 x 320 x 18mm.
This can be done using loft legs.
Step 6 install the loft legs.
If not hire a professional.
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.
Calculate exactly how many legs you need when you are using loft boards with our easy loft leg calculator.
Attic flooring made quick and easy 32 pack.
They have called me back because the insulation and the underneath of the chipboard is soaking wet.
Loft legs are sold in boxes of 12 units.
Screw the loft legs directly into your floor joists.
The number of loft legs you will need depends on the type of loft boards you are using the distance between your ceiling joists and the area you wish to.
Attic stilts create the perfect loft storage flooring solution.
In order to achieve over 100mm of insulation you will need to raise your loft boarding.