How to easily create a raised floor above your loft insulation with Loft Leg

Are you yearning for additional storage space in your home without breaking the bank? With the innovative Loft Leg, you can effortlessly create a raised loft floor above 270mm of quilt insulation, unlocking the hidden storage potential of your loft and creating a space that's perfect for stashing treasured keepsakes and tools. 

This cost-effective solution will not only provide you with ample storage but it also prevents the compression of your loft insulation, ultimately saving you energy and money. In a single afternoon, you can embark on this straightforward DIY project and transform your loft into a well-organised storage haven. 

A smart and efficient solution 

If you're scratching your head trying to find a place for all your Christmas decorations and bulky suitcases, have you considered freeing up the wasted space in your loft? Loft Legs are an easy, out-of-sight storage solution that can be installed in a single afternoon. These ingenious flooring legs elevate your loft boards, keeping your insulation uncompressed and your loft performing at its best. Creating a raised loft floor will not only unlock valuable storage within your home, but it will also preserve a thermal barrier to conserve energy within your living spaces. 

Improve your home's energy efficiency 

Studies have shown that compressing your insulation can drastically reduce its thermal properties, potentially undermining the energy efficiency of your home. This is where Loft Leg shines as a superior solution. Its ingenious design avoids compression altogether, allowing your blanket insulation to do its job effectively, trapping and retaining heat within your home. This smart approach ensures that your house remains well-insulated, leading to significant energy savings and a cosier living environment. It's a win-win situation for your comfort and your pocket!

Installation is a quick and simple process

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Raising your loft floor requires relatively few tools, making it a quick and straightforward process. Loft Legs are sold in boxes of 12, and the number you need depends on the type of loft boards you are using, the distance between your ceiling joists, and the area you wish to cover. Depending on the depth of your insulation, you might need Loft Leg XL. To know the exact quantity you will need, you can download the handy calculator on the Loft Leg website.

Ready to get started? Here’s what else you'll need:

A step-by-step guide to fitting a raised loft floor 

Now you have all your tools assembled, it's time to install your new raised floor. Follow these 3 simple steps to unlock extra storage space in no time:

Step 1: secure the Loft Legs: Using the pre-formed slots secure the Loft Legs into your ceiling joists with screws. Position them at widths to suit the chipboard panels, with a maximum recommended distance of 610mm between Loft Leg centres. If you're using Loft Leg XL with 2.4m x 0.6m sheets, place them at 300mm intervals on the first and last truss of the storage deck.

Step 2: lay out blanket insulation: Arrange your blanket insulation, making small vertical slits to allow for a better fit around the Loft Legs.

Step 3: install the boards: Place the chipboard or OSB panels on the Loft Legs and screw through the panels into the top platform of the legs to secure them into place.eg to secure them into place.

Make the most of your newfound storage space

In just a few simple steps, you've transformed your loft into an efficient and organised storage space while maintaining your home's energy efficiency. Now that your boards are snugly in place, it's time to turn your attention to storage. Invest in some bespoke modular storage or get your hands on some nifty plastic storage boxes to keep your newfound space tidy and organised. 

For more information about Loft Leg, visit www.loftleg.com/loftleg.