How to board a loft with stilts | DIY

An insulated loft that doesn’t compromise on storage space? Here’s how to board a loft with stilts. Using stilts raises the level that you lay the boards - that’s enough room below for insulation and space above for all those suitcases and decorations. The new handiest space in the house!
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Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:04 - Preparation
00:17 - Measure and calculate
00:40 - Attach stilts
01:26 - Insulate between stilts
01:41 - Fit loft boards
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[@brodavidmandy]

thanks for the video, you made it to look very easy and so simple, will be doing my loft soon

[@3rdorderaudio787]

Good video. How tick are both layers of insulation?

[@kane951]

Helpful video. Would you say standing on joists is fine or would you recommend leaning on boards ?

[@mattymakin433]

Standing on joists is fine

[@bandq]

Hi there, this would be fine. However, we would recommend using something to kneel on as it will be more comfortable and stable 😊

[@MrDIYCraigPhillips]

Nice vid

[@bandq]

Thank you 😊

[@zishaanmalik1694]

Which screw are you used in this video? The link to the items doesn't detail it. Thank you!

[@bandq]

Hi there! The length of screw required would vary depending on the thickness of the boards you're using.

[@zishaanmalik1694]

@@bandq Hey, thank you for the quick reply! Do you have a guide of which it would be for what thickness please?
Also which screws were used to connect the loft boards to the stilts please.
Thank you!

[@BitsnBobs-hk5iy]

@@zishaanmalik1694 The recommended board thickness for lofts is 18mm. The size of screws to use is 5x30mm.
I hope this helps.

[@colorfulqingdao]

🎉🎉

[@harrybarnes4093]

Do I need the joists or is it ok without them

[@bandq]

Hi, there. We secure the stilts to the joists within the video so it is something we recommend doing. Hope this helps. 😊