How to create storage space in your loft with Wickes

How to create storage space in your loft with Wickes, expert DIY and home improvement advice. This video will demonstrate how to create storage space in your loft without compressing the insulation.

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Safety Tips

- Don't stand between the joists.
- Don't lay insulation or boards on top of electrical cables.
- Don't install boards if you have any sign of damp in your loft.
- Do not overload the loft leg panels.
- Always makes sure your tools are in good working order and you have the correct safety equipment.
- Read all instructions carefully, especially if you are using a piece of equipment for the first time.
- Wear knee pads when kneeling for extended periods.

[bernardmassay]

are you not supposed to leave air gap between boards and insulation

[reoreborn]

Does anybody know how you can tell if the joists/ceiling is strong enough to support the boards/weight of the storage (nothing too heavy just x mas decs etc)

[Ironbuket]

2:14 If you cant put more than 50Kg per square metre, doesnt that mean you cant walk on it since the majority of people weigh tripple that at least? Well done you have now made your loft a no go area?

[chrishill]

One thing I have to disagree with 100% is they say you don’t need to pre drill the leg when you are screwing it to the joists. In my opinion you should pilot hole every one before you attempt to screw them to your joists if you don’t it takes a lot longer and the screw and pozy head we soon ground out!!

[steveothehulk]

Is it safe to do it like this? I’m thinking of doing it in my attic just for storage

[nadinex]

Can you use this method for flooring an attic to walk on all over?

[daneyuleb]

Why are these England only? Is there any source for these in the US? Seems there's a ton of similar items for the UK, but nothing available here in the states for some reason.

[DriftfishCo]

How do you know if the ceiling joists are strong enough to support the legs and boarding?

[MattDavis_BeechingsGhosts]

02:31 you sent me 4.0 x 45mm screws for this specific project, even though I asked for 30mm. Will they suffice or do you have some apologising to do?

[hippopotamus]

Noticed that they've edited in the board the guy is kneeling on. Why?

[UaintgotTheSAck]

thought they were supposed to be staggered for strength

[goldenultra]

They made a mistake in the video, u do not use the same screws to nail the boards, I believe the leg screws are 300mm, board to leg are longer 400mm or more!

[thermahood]

This is a great way to insulate your loft and keep your storage, also keep in mind to cover downlighters with a suitable product like Thermahood.

[siletamus]

Do you only screw the corners? What happens to the legs in between?

[shaunyshaun]

Don't overlaod more than 50kg per square metre and I weight 110kg haha ffs

[danielduncan]

Question: some of my joists are double thickness (on on top of another one in certain areas), this means if I were to put lot legs on top they won’t be level with the others. What would be the best solution for this?

[TYLERCONSTRUCTION]

Or batten the loft and you don’t have to worry about the weight

[funnynewsboy]

I thought the insulation shouldn't be squashed by the boarding or it will just carry moisture and not actually act to insulate properly?

[pzk]

Why you need another insulation layer?

[supermankelly]

Damn that's thick insulation no wonder you need panels on legs. Maybe I need more insulation. My boards are on the joists as insulation is no.thicker than them.