Question 1

What are Loft Legs?

Accepted Answer

Loft Legs are ultra-strong plastic supports designed to raise loft boards above the insulation layer, preventing compression and maintaining energy efficiency. Developed in 2012, they have become the industry standard raised boarding solution with over 5 million sold in the UK alone.

Question 2

How do Loft Legs work?

Accepted Answer

Loft Legs are fixed to your ceiling joists and act as stilts for your loft boards, lifting them above the insulation while creating a safe, elevated storage platform.

Question 3

What is the height of a Loft Leg?

Accepted Answer

A standard Loft Leg raises the loft floor by 175mm, which is suitable for 100mm joists plus 170mm of insulation (total of 270mm of insulation). The Loft Leg XL is 300mm high, designed for extra-deep insulation (up to a total of 400mm of insulation).

Question 4

Are Loft Legs strong enough to walk on?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When installed correctly with loft boards, they are designed to support typical storage and maintenance loads, including foot traffic.

Question 5

Can I install Loft Legs myself?

Accepted Answer

Yes. They’re ideal for a DIY project. Basic tools like a drill, measuring tape, and screws are all you need. There are movies here, and instructions here to enable you to complete the job yourself.