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My roofspaces are floored with standard loft boards, with only 100mm insulation underneath. I want to up the insulation to 300mm. The boards have heating pipes running over the top of them so I can't lift the boards without a whole lot of hassle. Can I lay insulation over the top of the...

...for the 200mm rockwool, even 8x2 the insulation would need compressing slightly. What is the best thing to do? I have looked at the loft stilts and was thinking of getting rid of some insulation down the centre of the loft and putting 2 strips of 4x2 and plywood to make a walkway, then...

...will see how the 170mm layer is sort of puffed up, well above the level of the joists, as laid on top of original stuff. If I screw in loft stilts and then lay second layer at right angles (100mm or 170mm) then the insulation would be above the height of the top of the stilts? This is as...

Oh FFS why can people never be bothered to use their eyes or the search! :roll: http://www.diynot.com/forums/floors-stairs-lofts/loft-stilts-any-good.307484/

Loft Stilts https://www.loftstilts.co.uk/ also sold in Screwfix/B&Q etc but more expensive and under the Diall brand

Hi, I want to insulate my loft properly, the stuff that's up there at the moment is pretty ropey, been there since the house was built in the 80s. The recommended depth is 270mm, which will put it well above my joists. But, like most people I guess, my loft is part-boarded and I store...

I have just had the free insulation and boarded it- it was fine for me, its easy enough to move to one side as you go along with your stilts- mine was like this: As you can see in the image this worked really well- of course the stilts work equally well with boards on top if you only want a...

Loft joist centres vary between, and within, lofts; and 4 feet is a standard board length. You could fit cross pieces between the existing joists (and not use the stilts) to allow for the shortfall in the board length, or it may be quicker to cut the boards short. 3 x1/2" seems very precarious...

I use my loft for storage and wish to continue doing so but it's a mess up there and it's difficult to manage. The only answer would be to floor the loft in stages. I've cleared an area and fitted plastic stilts I bought from Screwfix and when I've floored it I will move items from another space...

I am moving into a place where the (felt-less) roof is old and the torching is old and brittle. I want to install new insulation to meet regulations (270mm) but with torching falling all the time, I don't want my snazzy new insulation to become a haven for cement. What is the best option...

Could anyone suggest the safest but easiest way to convert a child's single pine bed into one of those cabin/loft type beds? I'm sure it can't just be a matter of fixing wood stilts to the beds legs- could anyone suggest if it is possible? If so, what type and thickness of wood should we use...

...1) Lift up floorboards, install 170mm insulation, replace floorboards 2) Remove all floorboards, install 270mm loft insulation, fix loft stilts and reuse floorboards (or use chipboard) on top to retain storage The second option would be more expensive and time-consuming. I don’t...

Hi, trying to decide which option to choose for raised loft boarding. I added loft photos, roof spec and some design drafts. New build 2017, 'V' trusses, loft area approx 19m2 - 6.2m x 3m, joists 35x85mm, 600mm centres, boarded area span approx 3metres but it partly rests on load bearing wall...

Buy some stilts for your loft boards. Sold at B&Q. That way you can have insulation between your rafters and another blanket of insulation over that.

Harbinger of doom indeed. Can't believe I'm the only bloke with 570mm wide joists and using 400mm wide stilts!!! Also not going to store heavy machinery in loft.

These might be what you need. https://www.diy.com/departments/diall-loft-storage-stilt-pack-of-12/3663602538240_BQ.prd?ds_rl=1272379&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwLyvg5775QIVirTtCh3DywTuEAQYBSABEgKbOvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hi all I'm in the process of boarding part of my loft which is 6ft 9 x 9ft 2 but when removing the old insulation I found central heating pipes and wires going over the joists which are 3x2. Can I make stilts out of some 3x2 to raise the boards over the pipework as I'm worried about putting...

...you intend the loft to be "habitable" i would not use joists as you will end up stacking up 2/3 joists to get to the right height. The loft stilts are great- i was quite skeptical at first but they are stronger than they look - my attic is quite small so mine was like the below...

All I am looking to do is put empty suitcases in the loft and Christmas decorations. It won't be load bearing. If not using stilts though, are there other kits out there to raise the floor above the insulation? Thanks