This means they are easy to get through loft hatches.
Boarding attic for storage.
What loft boards will i need.
Also see our project on using the loft or attic for storage and how to do this safely.
This is especially useful if you are short of storage space in your home the loft is often completely underused so if you re not planning on turning it into habitable space with a loft conversion then adding loft boards and using it for effective storage can be a great solution.
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.
A boarded loft is far safer convenient cheaper and provides a reliable and clean storage space within your home.
In order to properly board your loft you ll need a jigsaw and workbench hammer screwdrivers drill tape measure and pencil.
Contact us if you want to know more about loft boarding or would like us to give you a quote.
Unless you really love diy and have confidence in your expertise getting your loft boarded professionally is cost effective and you can be sure of a high quality job.
They usually come in packs of three and each pack of three is enough to cover a little over 1 square metre.
Our ultimate guide to loft boarding and flooring.
Get the right tools and equipment.
These panels are 18mm thick 1 2m long and only 320mm wide.