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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.

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.

There's more to loft storage than you think. Keep reading for 5 brilliant loft storage ideas to transform your space.

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?

Can you put loft boards on joists? What is the right way to do it? This article outlines what you need to know

Here we look at the four simple steps needed to board your loft using Loft Legs.

Nobody wants to waste money on heating bills, which is why we see loft insulation as being so essential. But is yours performing well?

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

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

Got an empty loft? You can turn that unused space into an organised, inviting storage area. Get spectacular ideas for loft storage here.

Do you need help utilising and organising your loft storage space? This detailed guide shows you strategies for maximising your space

Click here for a guide to the different types of loft ladders available and how to correctly and safely install them on raised boards?

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

Loft Legs Now Available Instore and Online at Screwfix

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