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Thanks tony 1851 Just out of interest, if the original joists are say 12ft and I put 8 ft joists on top, centrally as you describe... If I don't intend to use the last 2ft of the edge of the loft (say because there is not enough height to access), is it ok to just put 8ft joists centrally on...

Hi there I don't want it plasterboarded I just want to strengthen the loft floor so it can take more load. Someone suggested glueing and screwing 4*2 to existing 3*2s but I'm just wondering if the new 4*2s have to be single pieces as I'm trying to figure out how to get the new wood into the...

Hi again, do the 4*2 pieces have to be in one length or can it be cut in say 2 pieces then glued/screwed end to end? I am just wondering how I am going to get the joists into the loft. Thanks

Thanks tony1851