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DIY Raised Loft Boarding: Best Practices for 2025
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.
Jul 35 min read


Boarding a Loft in 2025: The 5 Most Important Things You Should Know
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.
Jun 245 min read


The Different Types of Loft Boards
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.
Jun 125 min read


5 Brilliant Loft Storage Ideas to Transform Your Space
There's more to loft storage than you think. Keep reading for 5 brilliant loft storage ideas to transform your space.
Jun 114 min read


6 Common Loft Boarding Mistakes to Avoid for New Homeowners in 2025
Loft boarding can help you achieve your storing objectives if you know how to do it correctly. Here are loft boarding mistakes to avoid
Jun 55 min read


The Do's and Don'ts of Loft Boarding in the UK: A Complete Guide
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.
May 295 min read


Loft Boarding Over Insulation: The Do’s and Don’ts
How do you correctly insulate a loft? Do you lose your storage space if you insulate correctly? Do you put loft boarding over insulation?
Jan 306 min read


Can You Put Loft Boards on Joists? Here's What You Need to Know
Can you put loft boards on joists? What is the right way to do it? This article outlines what you need to know
Jan 246 min read


How to Board Your Loft in 4 Easy Steps
Here we look at the four simple steps needed to board your loft using Loft Legs.
Jan 207 min read


Are You Accidentally Halving Your Loft Insulation's Effectiveness?
Nobody wants to waste money on heating bills, which is why we see loft insulation as being so essential. But is yours performing well?
Dec 6, 20244 min read


Preparing Your Loft for Winter 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
This blog post will provide a guide on how to prepare your loft for winter 2024, covering insulation, ventilation, boarding and storage
Sep 5, 20245 min read


Unlocking Your Loft's Hidden Potential: The Transformative Power of Raised Loft Boarding
Transform your loft's potential with raised loft boarding. Maximise space and functionality, unlocking a versatile area in your home.
Jan 31, 20246 min read


8 Spectacular Ideas for Loft Storage: Lighting, Insulation and More
Got an empty loft? You can turn that unused space into an organised, inviting storage area. Get spectacular ideas for loft storage here.
Jan 9, 20245 min read


Loft Storage: How to Maximise Space in Your Loft
Do you need help utilising and organising your loft storage space? This detailed guide shows you strategies for maximising your space
Nov 10, 20235 min read


How To Install Loft Ladders With Raised Loft Boards
Click here for a guide to the different types of loft ladders available and how to correctly and safely install them on raised boards?
Aug 22, 20234 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Loft Boarding & Flooring in 2023
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
Jul 31, 20235 min read


Loft Legs Now Available Instore And Online at Screwfix!
Loft Legs Now Available Instore and Online at Screwfix
Jun 12, 20231 min read


What Do I Need to Board a Loft? A Complete Checklist
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
May 22, 20237 min read


Loft Legs Feature In The Times
Loft Legs feature in the Times guide "Everything you need to know about insulating your home"
Jan 18, 20231 min read


Loft Leg Live! At the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2022
Loft Leg Live at London Excel from the 30th September to the 2nd October.
Sep 26, 20221 min read
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