Boarding Attic Floor

Installing subflooring over attic rafters is a relatively easy diy project.

Boarding attic floor.

Standard boards are commonly available in two sizes. The 1 220 x 320mm boards come in packs of three and cover 1 17m per pack. Standard joist spacing for the installation of attic flooring materials is 16 inches on center oc meaning the distance from the center of one joist to the center of the next joist is 16 inches. Measure the space around.

The larger boards are available from your local timber merchant and are the cheapest and easiest way to board a loft. Remember that most people only bother to board the central area of their loft as the angle of the roof usually makes the edges less useful for storage and more difficult to access. The smaller boards are sold in diy stores. 2 400mm x 600mm and 1 220mm x 320mm.

Attic dek is a specially designed attic floor system that consists of 16 or 24 squares attached to the top of ceiling joists. Go to my project list continue shopping you are not logged in to save your list permanently. Attic dek flooring provides additional storage space that supports up to 250 pounds making it easier than ever to get those cluttered spaces organized. 2 400 x 600mm and 1 220 x 320mm.

You can for instance use recycled materials. These heavy duty plastic floor panels can be placed over existing attic joists measuring either 16 or 24 on center and have pre drilled holes to make installation simple. Attic space offers many options for building storage or living space especially if you already have a well built basic flooring in place. Both of which are 18mm thick.

Measure the space where you want to lay the floor. Wickes chipboard loft panels 320mm x 1220mm pack of 3 added to my project list. And either 18 or 22mm thick. You must make sure that your ceiling trusses will.

Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of where you. Joist spacing and attic use the joist spacing in some attics is 24 inches and 1 2 inch sheets will sag and possibly break when spanning that distance. Standard loft boards come in two different sizes. Measure the old joists measure the length of the old joists and note how much they overhang any supporting walls or.

It s possible to create a solid floor without investing a lot of money. Call professionals to determine if your ceiling can carry the load. You need 3 4 inch plywood.