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Hi there, I would like to try board out a portion of my loft for some extra storage space. My question is this: The insulation in the loft is considerably higher than the top of the joists. Does it matter if the insulation gets compressed under the boards, or would I somehow have to...

Hi, My loft is already has the floor boarded, beneth the boarding insulation has been laid. I want to upgrade the insulation, can I just add my new insulation (was thinking of the space blankets in B&Q) on top of the boarding or is that pointless ? The problem I have is that they have...

I want to board out my loft - the area is 4.2m x 4.8m wide. The ceiling joists are 4x 8.5cm in size and the distance from centre of each joist to the next is 34cm and the internal distance between joists is 30cm. Currently there is no ceiling - the joists are exposed. 1) Can I use the...

Apologies if this has already been asked before, did a search but couldn't see my query. Currently looking to sort the insulation in our loft, we currently have 100mm fibre down and I will be topping it up to 270mm. We have some loft boards already so will be looking to install some insulated...

Hi all , i am know looking to board out my loft and at the moment i have vermiculite between the joists , my question is does the boarding which is approx 18mm thick have any insulation value in any way shape or form, because my thoughts are that if you board over approx 3 " of vamiculite you...

Hi there, I am planning to board out a section of my loft for light storage. The plan is to lay 100mm insulation between the joists and then lay the boarding over that. I have three question in regard the boarding which I would appreciate advice on: 1) should I use Knauf Space Board...

I am lofting floorboards downstairs for a new floor structure so plan to reuse the original boards in the loft to give useable storage areas. The loft is not yet insulated and I had toyed with insulating between the rafters but am now sticking to traditional quilt between the joists. What is...

I am looking at starting to board my loft in next month. It is to be used for storage ONLY. The joists in the loft now are 3 x 2 I was looking at going on top of the 3 x 2 joists with 2 x 1 batten so that I am over the cables going over current joists then boarding out. Is this a ok way to go...

We've had a dormer done and lost our eaves storage and need to board the loft to provide some storage space for things like Christmas decorations, suitcases etc. I want to board the loft using a loft leg system (I did this for the eaves) but am a bit worried about the ceiling joists, they look...

I fitted loft boards before Christmas and put them straight on top of insulation. Went up a few weeks later and there was condensation dripping from the roof. Should I have left a gap between boards and insulation

I want to put loft boards down in my loft to make it easier to move around after I've insualted it. It's only to store the xmas decorations etc so all I need is basic tounge and grove boards. In the past when I've searched I've seen posts like '3 boards for £3 at B&Q'. Well thats certainly...

Hi guys, After havign the 200mm insulation installed in our loft, I'm havign to place timber joist perpindiclur to the existign joists in order to get the height to place boarding. Any suggestions on what sheet timber I should use to board it out in a cost effective way. I am leaning towards...

hi just boarding my loft, ive read some other posts on this but it doesnt answer my question. my Loft: 600mm center rafters, (80mmx33mm in size) i bought loft board packs from BnQ and started , then only to realise that the board sizes are 1220mm long!!?? To me thats 20mm too long and i...

Hi, I am looking to board my loft. The beams are 3x2, sat on a wall in the middle of the house and the outer wall of the house. Is this ok just to board or am I asking for trouble? Only planning on light storeage at the moment. Thanks

My house is solid wall so I am sure it is a very old property about 100 years now, I am planning to loft board the whole loft. It is about 10m by 5m wide. The insulation last in was done in 96(there is a slip on one of the rafter that states that) The joists are about 120mm and insulation is...

I'm looking at boarding out the centre section of the loft for storage. From centre of joist to centre of joist is 2ft Is 18mm chipboard suitable or am i better off sourcing some 22mm from a Timber Merchant ? I have seen the loft board packs available from DIY stores. The boards are...

Hello, I’m looking to board my loft however when going up and taking a closer look I have these pieces of wood either end of the loft running width way across and aren’t attached to the trusses at all. These are shown in the photo below. Can anyone give some insight as to what these are and any...

Hi, What issues are involved when boarding a loft purely for storage? This is in a new flat, the joists are solid and I have already put down some tongue and groove chipboard flooring and a loft ladder. There are still a few large areas to cover. Firstly what's the deal with...

Good morning. Are 12mm thickness chipboards adequate for a new loft floor? The 12mm boards add a weight of 7.17 kg psm. 18mm boards with tongue and groove (which do not have to join specifically on centres of the new joist) are much heavier at 12.8 kg psm. Over a loft area of 32.2 sm...

Good morning. Are 12mm thickness chipboards adequate for a new loft floor? The 12mm boards add a weight of 7.17 kg psm. 18mm boards with tongue and groove (which do not have to join specifically on centres of the new joist) are much heavier at 12.8 kg psm. Over a loft area of 32.2 sm...