The best loft boarding system
A boarded loft should be a must-have in the 21st century. There are so many benefits to boarding your loft including adding storage space, enabling easy access to your roof, and increasing the value of your home – to name just a few!
But what is the best way to board your loft? If you don’t know where to start then leave it in the hands of loft services experts like us here at The Loft Doctor!
We use our own Loft Doctor raised floor loft boarding system to maximise the potential of your loft without sacrificing any of its insulating ability. Carry on reading to learn more!
How to insulate and board a loft
Simply throwing down some boards in your loft isn’t going to cut it. When boarding a loft, you need to make sure that you are following the right approach with regards to your insulation otherwise you may be doing more harm than good.
As per industry standards and regulations, loft floor insulation needs to have a depth of at least 270mm. Because this depth usually exceeds the height of loft joists, if you were to lay your loft boarding down onto your joists then this would squash the insulation and make it less effective.
At The Loft Doctor, we will follow one of two approaches when we board your loft. Either we can fully insulate and board your loft ourselves, or we can prepare your existing insulation for boarding. With either approach, we will first check for damp or other problems and make sure that your loft is eligible for boarding.
Best board for loft flooring
Loft boards are made of chipboard or plywood, and come with tongue and groove edges so that they can be easily and securely installed with no gaps.
OSB chipboard is an industry standard material and will be suitable for most as loft conversion floor boards. Treated chipboard, usually a green P5 board, can be used in environments where moisture may be a concern.
These chipboard sheets are cut to such a size that they can fit through standard loft hatches without needing to be cut again. Tongue and groove loft boards can then be installed while in the loft, where they will be strong enough to be used for storage or to walk on – and will also provide an additional barrier against heat loss.
The Loft Doctor loft boarding installers
If you are looking for loft boarding in the north west then look no further than our experienced, knowledgeable team at The loft Doctor.
We are a qualified loft boarding company and can measure, plan, and fit your loft flooring from step one to completion.
If you would like to transform your loft into a space for storage or a living area, contact us today.