Putting boards in loft

Henry James · 12-10-2023 01:19PM #1

I want to put some boards in the loft. Not all of it just an area I want to store some stuff. What thickness should they be. One YouTube said it depend on gap between centre of each joist.

Should the insulation be left under them?

AnRothar · 12-10-2023 01:28PM

Leave insulation underneath

https://www.woodies.ie/loft-board

uberwolf · 12-10-2023 01:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121228071#Comment_121228071

i installed those boards with these lifters https://www.woodies.ie/loft-lifters-box-of-12-1123325?objectId=54014&queryId=7cdb9773a4651586a7c335adb8b49a26&indexName=prod_default_products

not a fun job, but it worked. In my case I rattled through a number of 4mm drill bits

Henry James · 12-10-2023 04:36PM

Thanks. Are they ok no matter how far apart the joists are?

10-10-20 · 13-10-2023 12:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121229167#Comment_121229167

No, the joists need to be able to take the load. Measure your joists (height, width) and then the space between them. We'll check it here.

Dr_Colossus · 13-10-2023 12:37PM

Also don't buy loft boards in the likes of Woodies, their prices are eye watering. Wood sheeting has increased massively in price in recent years (has come down somewhat since the height of the madness in 2022) but builder providers will have the same boards for that bit cheaper. Woodies €23, Goodwins are €19.50 or €17.50 if buying 10+ for the same thing.

https://www.goodwins.ie/products/osb-loft-pack-1220x300mm-18mm-x-3-1-1m2.html