Screw the loft legs directly into your floor joists.
How to fit loft flooring legs.
Loft boards are fixed together relatively easily but working withing the confines of the loft s available space can make boarding a loft a tricky endeavour.
Answer the simple questions below to calculate how many legs you will need.
The number of loft legs you will need depends on the type of loft boards you are using the distance between your ceiling joists and the area you wish to cover.
Loft legs are designed for domestic use only and are not intended for use as a flooring substrate or surface in a permanent living space.
Loft legs are strong and can support weights of 500kg however they do not change the load bearing characteristics of a loft.
Do heed the safety advice detailed below and only attempt the task if you are capable.
Loft legs are sold in boxes of 12 units.
Space them 1m apart along the joists.
Joists are usually spaced about 300mm apart.
This can be done using loft legs.
320mm wide non moisture proof loft flooring panels allow easy insertion through a loft hatch.
They should be fixed along every joist the floor will be.
A loft can be a cramped and dusty environment to work in therefore gloves and a face mask are also advisable.
Step 6 install the loft legs.
5 steps for creating energy efficient loft storage.
Step by step putting down boards to convert your loft into a usable storage space is a simple task which does not normally require any planning permission and should be affordable and manageable even for a diy beginner.
If you want to board your loft follow this step by step guide.