LOFT STORAGE LFTSTRPLN002 Stilts Box of 32, Black

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Space blanket is glass fibre wool wrapped in aluminium foil. It offers more protection against itchy fibers, making it more comfortable to lay. It also have a heat reflective foil surrounding it. The StoreFloor system allows the loft boards to be butted up to the roof rafters so the air can rise through the eaves, follow the line of the underside of the roof and ventilate the main loft, while flowing under the new loft floor through the gap left between the insulation and the underside of the boards.

Below is an image of a loft entrance. Floor level is lower at the loft entrance compared to the storage area. This ensures easy loft access. PIR foam board (kingspan) insulation has been installed around the loft entrance. This customer wanted the very best insulation above his cold bathroom. Other areas of this loft use space blanket. The kingspan insulation also allow the customers to freely walk around his loft where no flooring is present. Be aware your floor will be raised by 175mm via loft legs when installing your flooring. Ideally you should lower the floor level next to the hatch, this only needs to be a ledge you can climb onto. It will make life easier gaining access to your loft. Types of InsulationSome people opt for a small area just around the perimeter of the loft hatch. This allows them to climb the ladder and retrieve their items without actually entering the loft. This is fine if you only have a few items to store up there but again, should the amount of items increase, the overhead of extending the boarded area is greater than doing the job initially. If you do not wear a coat or a paper suit, you are guaranteed to feel very itchy after. These disposable suits are also handy for other types of jobs such as decorating.

Decide whether or not the whole loft needs to be boarded. Many people only board a small area of the loft to keep costs low. Also the amount of boarding should depend on how much you want to store. If you are only using it for lightweight storage I would go with the plastic legs. There are attic boards designed to be used with these legs (and get into the loft) which makes it quite simple but be prepared to make a few cuts around the rafters. If you potentially want to save some money places like B&Q will cut up a large sheet the boards for you but the savings and convenience over the little boards probably work out the same.Make sure the orientation of the loft board is correct. Tongue and groove boards are designed to slot together. Place a loft board onto the ceiling rafters to make moving about easier and avoid going through the ceiling! This is easily done if you haven’t got anyting solid to rest on Decide where in the loft you want your boarding. Your decision will be influenced by the shape and size of your loft. There may also be obstructions such as vertical beams at awkward angles.