Loft suitability for storage purposes.

[phatrat]

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Thinking of boarding out a loft so it can be used for storage purposes (1930's, Semi Detached, UK) . However I am concerned that it may not be suitable.

The joists are 3 x 2 at 16"centres. Spanning approx 4m.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Do a search of the forum, this has been asked and discussed thousands of times already.

 

[phatrat]

I am considering cross battening the existing floor joists with 4x2 C16, I understand that it will not add additional strength but will it not help distribute the weight/load more evenly? Especially when the cross battens will be crossing a load bearing wall?


It will only be for general storage

 

[tony1851]

Don't bother; just store the stuff fairly near where there is a load-bearing wall below.