How much weight can Loft Legs take?

Though loft legs can support high weights up to 500kg we would recommend no more than 50kg per m² due to load bearing characteristics of a loft.

How much weight can loft stilts take?

How much Weight can Loft Storage Stilts take? They can take 1 tonne of load. The government recommended long term weight per m² is 25kg for for loft storage.

Are Loft Legs safe to walk on?

Loft Leg Raised Boarding Systems

Products such as Loft Legs consist of ultra-strong, recycled plastic legs that create a raised platform strong enough to walk on and support storage items. They are easy to fit, extremely lightweight, allow for pipes and cables to be present and do not create thermal bridging.

Can you walk on loft joists?

If your loft floor isn't sufficiently boarded, movement can be tricky. Never stand on the plasterboard as this won't bear your weight and only stand on the ceiling joists if you have to. For easier movement in the loft, we recommend using walk boards (also known as crawl boards) laid across the joists.

What size Loft Legs do I need?

Simple enough in theory - you just need to multiply the width of your loft by its length. You will also need to measure the distance between your joists or trusses. With your measurements to hand, you can now work out how many loft boards you'll need.

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Is it OK to board over loft insulation?

Placing boards over your insulation can be a great idea if done correctly. By boarding over your loft insulation, you can create a lot more storage space whilst creating a safe and stable environment.

How do I strengthen my loft joists?

Can the loft take my weight?

Will the boards bear my weight? A properly boarded loft, with the boards laid over joists in good condition, will be completely secure. It will easily take the weight of boxes, packing cases and even some items of storage furniture, and will bear the weight of anyone accessing what's stored there.

Can attic joists support a floor?

If the joists are larger, they might support attic flooring, but the only reliable way to know for sure is to have a structural engineer take a look at your attic support system. In some cases, even larger joists will not support a new living area, so it's vital that an engineer take a look.

How much weight can a new build loft take?

While the Loftzone flooring system can hold a massive 500kg per m2 for loft storage we recommend you store approx 25kg per m2 due to the constraints of the joists or truss structures. This is more than ample for most uses.

What can you use instead of Loft Legs?

Laying additional joists in an opposite direction to the existing ceiling joists is a good alternative to stilts/legs. In my opinion additional joists spread the weight more evenly.

Do you really need Loft Legs?

The main use promoted for "loft legs" is to allow for the 270mm of insulation noted as Building Regulation in a normal domestic property (if laid in the ceiling joists). As if the 270mm insulation is squashed it does not provide the thermal rating it is there to create.

Can you put gym equipment in the loft?

You will need sufficient strengthening and dampers to take any serious impact. Your ceilings will not last long otherwise. Don't know what equip you are looking at putting there but even the repetitive impact on a treadmill through the floor will cause damage.

What are Loft Legs used for?

Loft Legs or loft stilts are loft flooring legs that raise your loft floor boards allowing extra height for your insulation to sit underneath without compressing it. Loft legs therefore maximise your heat saving performance as compressing insulation greatly reduces how effective it is.

How do I know if my attic supports weight?

There's no way to tell from here if the attic floor or even the rafters will support you. Even if it has held you before, damage to the attic floor, including water damage, can undermine its stability.

How much weight can a ceiling joist hold?

Ceilings in single-story homes are only designed to support a constant load of 5 lbs/SqFt., plus a live load of 10 lbs/SqFt. This varies by the span of the joist and the size, grade, and species of lumber used.

Is my attic strong enough for storage?

As long as they are not damaged, the joists should be strong enough to allow you to move around in the attic for an inspection and to provide storage for typical boxed items. But they may not be adequate to support the weight of multiple people, furniture, and heavy stored items.

Can I put stuff in my loft?

Yes, the short answer is you can store things in an unfinished attic. But you have be careful about what you store, how you store and how much you store in an attic too. Attics are ideal for storing seasonal decorations, sports equipment, extra crockery and kitchenware and luggage.

How much can you store in a loft?

As a general rule we recommend storing no more than 50Kg per square metre to avoid overloading the roof structure. As we've touched upon above, this is why boarding it is so important!

Do you need to reinforce floor for loft conversion?

You will most certainly need to strengthen loft conversion floor joists. Add in stronger and larger timber floor joists between the existing joists of the ceiling. Support them on the current walls if they are strong enough or add in extra timber if needed.

Do I need RSJ for loft conversion?

If your loft is not stable enough to support the extra weight of the loft conversion on its own, an RSJ will be needed to provide additional stability and make sure that your loft conversion is structurally sound. An RSJ will be added before the loft conversion is built as a standard part of the conversion process.

Can you store heavy things in loft?

Loft boards and loft flooring in the loft or roof space are not designed to hold or store items as they cannot take heavy weight.

Do you need loft legs to board my loft?

A: If you are boarding over insulation, you should create a raised boarded area above the insulation. You can do this using products such as loft legs to create a raised boarding that is safe.