Raised Loft Boards
What is Raised Loft Boarding?
Raised Loft Boarding is loft flooring installed above the level of your loft insulation to protect your insulation and energy savings by leaving an airflow gap between the boards and insulation. This is achieved by fixing the boards onto a strong subframe, which is raised above the joists. Over time our raised loft boarding over your insulation will save you money. This is something that boarding your loft with timber cannot do.
What’s the difference between raised and standard loft boarding?
Although some installers and joiners recommend standard boarding, mainly because is it cheaper and easier to install than raised flooring, it can have adverse effects on your property. In our years as approved loft Insulation installers we have had a lot of experience with lofts that have been boarded directly onto the joists and the problems that have arisen as a result especially if the insulation has been squashed into place. This drastically reduces the airflow within the loft space. As a result of this, condensation can build up and cause problems with damp. If your insulation gets damp it will stop working and the weight and water will cause damage to your ceiling beneath. If the wooden joists get damp… well needless to say it may cost thousands to repair the damage that damp can cause.
The Strongest Raised Loft Boarding System Available – The Specs:
- Tri and uni supports made from extremely strong engineering grade plastic.
- Galvanised steel cross beams that are adjustable to accommodate irregular joists – meaning our raised boarding is suitable for all lofts!
- The sub-frame creates a very strong and safe platform in your loft that surpasses the British Standard 6399-1:1996 for minimum imposed floor load requirements.
- It is the ONLY loft boarding system available in the UK to carry parts with the CE kitemark for British Standards.
- The Loftzone Storefloor can hold up to a MASSIVE 500kg’s per square
