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Does having 300mm attic insulation in the attic mean the end of attic for storage?

  • 02-03-2015 8:53pm
    #1
    Gautama
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    I'm considering adding extra insulation to my attic. At present there is 100mm of insulation. This is a single layer rolled out between the joists (which are 100mm deep and 400mm apart).
    If I cross lay 200mm of extra insulation on top of this, doesn't it go without saying that I will no longer be able to use my attic for storage? Unless I have some sort of a shelving system close to the entrance, or a hanging floor above the insulation.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Install a raised floor using a timber frame resting on top of the existing ceiling joists and you'll have most of the space back.
    There are loads of threads in DIY on how to do it.


  • #3
    septictank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 896 ✭✭✭septictank


    You could get these http://www.goodwins.ie/p-22304-loft-legs-pack-of-12.aspx
    or you could make your own.


  • #4
    A Law
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 891 ✭✭✭A Law


    Loft boards mite be an option either.


  • #5
    Ceepo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    joefuss1986 wrote: »
    Loft boards mite be an option either.

    Not saying it's ideal but this is what I done.
    In the areas I don't use for storage I rolled out 300mm. Ant in the centre areas I cut 8 X 4 sheets of kings pan insulation almost in half leaving one side uncut. Fold in half and After putting them in the attic simply unfold them again. Then I put down existing flooring on top of them. Done the job for me


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