If the attic joists are not adequate one way to strengthen the floor for live loads is to sister the old joists.
Boarding attic new build.
At the attic guys we utilise a unique multi award winning system developed by loftzone.
Sistering is the process of adding a new joist next to each existing joist.
During that time we have carried out thousands of loft storage installations in new build properties without any problems or insurance claims just thousands of happy customers with loads of.
We can create easy access loft storage in your home using the award winning loftzone storefloor raised loft boarding system which goes above your loft insulation.
Most people that have a new build loft boarding package choose to have the following.
It s the only method approved for both traditional and new build homes and won best new invention at the ideal home show.
However that doesnt mean new build houses need to forfeit having a useable loft space.
Adding a floor to an attic can increase storage space or create a new room.
Traditional loft boarding is heavy and a newer home couldn t hold the extra bearing weight of a traditional boarded loft.
And then boarding over the top for this light storage.
Looking at boarding most of the space up to 1foot from eaves so about 25 sq mtr.
Before you start creating a floor for your attic you must make sure that it can handle the additional load.
The style of space you would like to create either basic boarding or turning your attic into a bespoke storage space.
Strengthening attic joists for live loads by sistering.
As you can see there are many questions to answer which will affect how much you pay for loft boarding.
A chosen area of our specialist raised loft boarding system some choose just the central area and some prefer the entire loft.
A 3 section aluminium loft ladder with operating pole for ease of use 3 section timber folding loft ladder with an new extra large hatch are also very popular.
Boarding your loft in a new build at access4lofts kettering we have been creating easily accessible safe storage spaces in lofts for over 10 years.
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