Loft Leg Blog

Discover why compressing loft insulation reduces energy efficiency, raises heating bills, and risks damp. Learn how raised loft boarding, like Loft Leg, keeps insulation performing at its best.

Learn how to organise your new home! This ultimate guide gives you everything you need to know about creating safe, efficient, and warranty-friendly loft storage space in your new build home for 2025 and beyond.

Have you recently bought a new build home and been told you can’t use the loft for storage? You are not alone and this is incorrect. Read on

In 2025, raised loft boarding continues to be one of the smartest ways to create safe, accessible, and energy-efficient storage in your home. Whether you're looking to free up space in your home, store seasonal items, or make better use of your loft, correctly installed raised loft boarding can help you achieve those goals—without compromising insulation or structural integrity.

This guide covers the five essential things every homeowner needs to know before boarding a loft, including updated advice for 2025, recent insulation regulations, and tips to help you avoid common mistakes.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the various types of loft boards available, key installation considerations, and how to board your loft safely and efficiently—whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or working with a professional.

Loft boarding can help you achieve your storing objectives if you know how to do it correctly. Here are loft boarding mistakes to avoid

The key do’s of loft boarding include raising boards above insulation using Loft Legs, checking insulation depth (270mm recommended in the UK), and staggering boards for strength. Don'ts include compressing insulation, overloading joists (limit: 25kg/m²), or covering downlights. Avoid blocking ventilation and never remove structural trusses. Proper loft boarding improves energy efficiency, creates safe storage, and protects your home from long-term damage.

How do you correctly insulate a loft? Do you lose your storage space if you insulate correctly? Do you put loft boarding over insulation?

This blog post will provide a guide on how to prepare your loft for winter 2024, covering insulation, ventilation, boarding and storage

How do you safely access solar equipment located in the loft? This guide outlines the safe and easy way to access equipment in the loft

Transform your loft's potential with raised loft boarding. Maximise space and functionality, unlocking a versatile area in your home.

Are you looking for the right flooring option for your loft space? Click here for a guide to the different types of loft flooring in 2023

What do I need to board a loft? If you want to use your loft for storage or need safe access to equipment in the loft, here's what you need

Wondering how much it costs to board and insulate a loft? Our guide to loft insulation and boarding in 2022 outlines the costs involved

Are you looking for unique and helpful loft storage solutions? Then don't miss this detailed list of how to make the most of your home

Storage space getting tight? Check out our helpful article to find out why you should be looking into using your loft for storage. 

Why is loft insulation so important to your overall home? Here's how loft insulation is beneficial as a homeowner, when it's installed corre

Wondering how to increase or maximise your loft space? This guide gives you some simple, actionable tips that actually work!

Project aim: To provide a 15m2 raised loft storage area in a new build home Background: Colin and his wife moved into a 3 bedroom new...