The Daddy wrote:I boarded our loft back in October. I used loft stilts from B&Q to create an elevated platform and put boards down on top. It wasn’t difficult, but screwing some of the stilts in was a bit fiddly due to precarious balancing.
These are what I used:
https://www.diy.com/departments/diall-loft-storage-stilt-pack-of-12/181925_BQ.prd
I also recommend these, although they’re relatively expensive for what they are. Good for keeping things tidy though:
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Loftleg-Loft-Ledge-Kit-for-Trussed-Roofs---550-x-530mm/p/114291
Here’s a pic of what one section looked like part way through:
Paul the sparky wrote:The insulation should slot in the gap between the joists, if not and they've just slapped it in any old how I'd consider ripping it out and doing it properly. Make sure your arms are covered and you're wearing gloves (I'd tape them on so your sleeves stay down), it's murderously itchy stuff. Wear a mask and goggles too.
You'll most probably have the lighting cables to worry about too, you don't want the ply or whatever resting on those. Put some noggins down to support the floor and protect the cables before overboarding the lot.
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