Boarding a loft

[kevinsmbuk]

I have a 1960s house and below is an area of my loft I want to board it's about 1750mm x 1650mm. The joist to the rear you can see is about 5" the same size runs through the centre of the loft. Presume there is another of the same thickness on the other side of the loft.

My question is, how do I board this area presume I need a frame, the smaller timbers you can see below the joists are about 75mm batons to hold the ceiling up I presume. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Wayners]

That amount of stuff will cause ceilings to bow.
Ceiling timber will be made on site and nailed together.

Build something off the walls in loft for heavy stuff.
Put shelves up on wall.

Boarding is just a case of cutting and slotting together flooring where you can. Screw down around edges so it can be taken up as you will need to get access one day

 

[kevinsmbuk]

That amount of stuff will cause ceilings to bow.
Ceiling timber will be made on site and nailed together.

Build something off the walls in loft for heavy stuff.
Put shelves up on wall.

Boarding is just a case of cutting and slotting together flooring where you can. Screw down around edges so it can be taken up as you will need to get access one day

The area that has stuff on it is already boarded by the previous owner but it's with a thin ply and not overly sturdy.

I'm looking to board an area which hasn't already been done. But I want to do it safely

 

[kevinsmbuk]

can anyone assist further?

 

[cdbe]

You need to provide a simple plan showing internal load bearing walls rough dimensions, position of ceiling joists etc.

Lofts ceilings aren't designed for storage so you should aim for independent "floors" spanning load bearing walls.

 

[Koolpc]

You could always double up the joists and lay good quality loft boards on the joists..