Need advice putting down floorboard in loft

[OM2]

We've had free extra insulation put into the loft - free as part of a government scheme

This has raised the insulation above the height of the beams

I want to put down some flooring
I don't need proper flooring
All I want to have is some extra space for storage, nothing else

The beams that are there seem to be thin, say 3 inches across - whatever it is, I'm sure it's just the standard size (for thin beams)

Can I just buy the same size beams and put them down on top of the existing beams?
Would this maybe unstable??

Better idea: instead of putting down a whole length of beam, just cut small chunks, say 15cm long every 1m say and then just put down flooring

Good idea? Bad idea?

Any help would be great

Thanks


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[DAZB]

You can get legs which fix to the joists and raise the level for you to lay floor over like these :
http://www.loftleg.com/?_kk=loft fl...4e2c033b335d&gclid=CJSQ-c_sjbMCFW_KtAod2SUAjw

I think B&Q also sell them.

 

[OM2]

thanks for that
i went up there and had another look
i have ceiling lights up there
so covering over this isn't a good idea
i've decided to shelve that idea for now