Creating a floor in the loft

[maars]

I'd like to convert my loft space to have a study floor, so I can use it for storage. I'd read that you shouldn't just board out the loft, directly on top of the joists as you'll end up with cracked/sagging ceilings below. Do I need to create some form of suspended floor?

What's the best approach? Can I do it myself?

 

[Deluks]

Can I do it myself?

Only if you read some more. A lot lot more.

 

[maars]

Can I do it myself?

Only if you read some more. A lot lot more.

Fair enough. Where should I start reading?

 

[ColJack]

try over in the "floors, lofts, and stairs" forum.. many posts there for loft conversions and loft boarding out..