Loft platform

[CaptainTickTock]

Hi,

I'm looking to make a raised platform with loft boards, for storing relatively light stuff. (archive files, old toys, etc)

I know the standard practice for loft boarding is to fit joists across the existing joists, however our loft has had extra insulation fitted on the joists, (to 30cm thickness) and I don't want to compress it.

Our roof has "fink" (W) trusses. Does anyone see any problems with attaching 1x4 timbers either side of the trusses (ie parallel) raised to allow clearance above the insulation, with timber of the same size as the truss members (35x70mm) screwed in between for strength? This would be with enough clearance so the insulation is not compressed.

Loft boards would be laid across
It's not for walking on (but could you, for access?)

Many thanks,

Capt TickTock.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

This has been asked exactly 6132 times before on the forum, you fit timber joists perpendicular to the existing and lay your insulation in between the new joists.

 

[CaptainTickTock]

Ok, cheers, I was hoping to avoid messing with the insulation. (2nd layer isn't cross-laid)
I guess I needed to throw out a lot of stuff anyway...

So what's the best way to fasten joists perpendicularly? Framing anchors?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Its a little lengthy but pay attention to my posts for answers. //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=2071064#2071064