Do heed the safety advice detailed below and only attempt the task if you are capable.
Loft flooring legs b amp.
In july i fitted some loft legs with chipboard flooring for a customer after they had the loft insulated.
Step 6 install the loft legs.
Insulation can make your home more energy efficient and feel warmer.
In order to achieve over 100mm of insulation you will need to raise your loft boarding.
Space them 1m apart along the joists.
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.
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They have called me back because the insulation and the underneath of the chipboard is soaking wet.
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They should be fixed along every joist the floor will be.
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Loft storage stilts can be secured to any joist between 1 2 inches 35 55mm.
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Joists are usually spaced about 300mm apart.
This covers 98 of lofts in the uk.
If not hire a professional.
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.
If you want to board your loft follow this step by step guide.
5 steps for creating energy efficient loft storage.
The loft leg is a unique design protected solution to avoid insulation compression when using your loft for storage.
I am assuming this is because there is no air flow between the insulation and the chipboard.
Attic stilts create the perfect loft storage flooring solution.