Boarding loft for storage, need advice.

[Ezzy]

Hello, I'm really quite a beginner when it comes to most aspects of DIY, having just bought our first home (built 1954) I would like to do as much work myself as possible... starting with boarding the loft for storage. I just want to start with boarding the center, where I can comfortably walk, for some light storage then the rest at a later date.

The joists are 2"x4" and sit 14" apart, there is loose fill insulation inbetween them and the insulation rolled across the joists. There are a few wires running over the joists so am I correct in thinking that cross battening (correct?) then boarding on top is my best bet.

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[paul_v]

yep cross baton and then lay chipboard t&g loft boards across them. just a quick tip though your better off screwing the batons down rather than nailing or you might end up with cracks all over your ceilings below

 

[JohnD]

ply is better than chipboard, though.

you can lay more insulation between the battens.