48X Loft Insulation Spacer, Raised Storage Boarding, loftlegs, Stilts, loft Legs

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Deduct the depth of the existing insulation from the target depth of 270mm. This will give you how much extra depth is needed. Adding more insulation when boarding your loft really goes hand in hand and should always be done if you don’t already have the minimum recommended 270mm of insulation. If you haven't fallen through the joists prior. They're fine. If not, they supposed to be staggered for strength. Clear a space in the loft and remember not to stand in the area between the joists as it won’t support your weight.

When laying new insulation you should always try and lay the insulation underneath any cables present.

An alternative way to insulate your loft is to fit rigid insulation boards between and over the rafters. Rafters are the sloping timbers that make up the roof itself. This isn’t a DIY job, so you’ll need a specialist professional to insulate your roof. Loft legs are screwed directly into the joists or trusses in a grid to raise the boards. These legs allow you to put down additional insulation across the joists and then install boards on top. If you want to use the loft space to store items, install raised floor loft legs that you can fix boards to, above the insulation. Leave a minimum air gap of 50mm beneath the boards. Alternatively, cover an existing boarded area with insulation boards rather than insulation rolls The Elite concertina loft ladder can be fitted with a hinge mechanism that allows it to be stowed vertically. As such, it can be used within a vertical wall opening or on a mezzanine floor.

Loft legs will carry 500kg, the maximum 100kg per square metre load is over a long period of time, so spread the weight of whatever you're storing as evenly and best you can. Now you can secure these legs into position. If you are using loft panels ensure loft legs are 320 mm from the center of the previous row. As with any type of insulation, you need to make sure that the roof is dry and in good condition before adding any insulation. Also, right now many mortgage companies aren’t willing to offer loans for properties with foam insulation in the roof, which can make it very difficult to sell a property with this type of insulation. to 18mm diameter wood drill bit - for drilling start holes to cut boards around recessed downlights, as neededA floor in a loft that’s been converted must be designed to carry a minimum of 150kg per square m. This is 5 times more than a loft that’s simply been boarded for storage. This method involves laying additional battens across the existing ceiling joists at 90° and then boarding over the top of the battens. This raises the floor enough to allow for some additional insulation and also allow the required air gap.