Southampton Loft Boarding
Loft boards cut & fitted to Southampton lofts
Does your loft feel like wasted space because it has no floor? Do you have damp issues from your existing boards? Does boarding the loft yourself feel too daunting?
Ahead Loft Ladders can provide a hassle-free solution to open up your Southampton property's storage potential and make accessing your loft much easier.
Our boarding services are tailored to your property, taking into account the many different possible lofts and layouts.
Your loft will benefit from:
- FSC certified tongue & groove chipboard
- Smooth, safe, splinter-free surface
- Bending strength of 152kg per cm²
- Protects & enhances your insulation
- Likely to increase property value
- P5 Moisture-resistant 18mm boards
- Natural-coloured board (not green)
- Raised system with airgap prevents damp
Why get your Southampton loft re-boarded?
DIY loft boarding attempts are not always successful, as there are a number of aspects that need to be accounted for.
Loft boards should have an airgap above any insulation and at the corners of the roof, to avoid damp building up where the warm property meets the cold loft.
Our Southampton boarding systems include raising the floor level and covering the optimum area, whilst leaving appropriate airflow.
Strong enough for nearly all loft storage
We ensure boards and rafters are reinforced to allow for the majority of adults and items to safely weigh down on them.
Watch David demonstrate a loft board replacement process in the following video.
Loft Accessories from Trusted Manufacturers
The best quality in Southampton
We always source loft improvement parts, including floorboards, from the most reliable suppliers:
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Loft Boarding FAQ
Here are some of the questions our customers regularly ask:
We always recommend at least 18mm thickness for most loft boards. This is suitable for nearly any item up that would be stored in a loft, up to 25kg per m².
22mm boards are also available if the gaps between your joists is over 400mm.
No, it is important not to add floorboards right up to the edge of your loft space. You should stop at least 250mm from the corners.
This is because lofts get their ventilation from the soffits at the eaves, so blocking this area will restrict airflow and promote damp.
The far corners are also not particularly usable (unless you own a large amount of triangular shaped items!).
This is the approach many DIYers will take when boarding their lofts, however it is not a great approach if you have loft insulation.
Compressing insulation directly under loft boards will remove any air gap and lead to potential damp from condensation.
Since the warmth from your house will directly meet the cold loft air, moisture can easily condense on the boards and rafters, leading to a mouldy smell.
For most loft board installation jobs, we can be finished in 1-2 days.
Some boarding projects may take longer, if we have to carry out additional tasks such as:
- Removing old boards
- Relocation of wiring
- Widenening loft hatch
- Adding insulation
- Installing loft windows
- Clearing obstacles
Any solid boards fitted to a loft should have at least a 50mm gap above your insulation.
This prevents the material from ‘bridging’ the gap and allowing condensation to form.
Loft boarding is not intended to provide a suitable living space, its main purpose is to allow for increased storage space.
To use your loft as an extra room you will need to get a loft conversion. This takes a lot more planning, to take into account things like:
- Floor load capacity increase
- Repositioning of rafters
- Increased headroom
- Full stair-based access
- Loft window installation
- Potential fire exit requirements
- Wiring changes or additions
- Loft insulation improvements
Why Choose Ahead Loft Ladders
To fit your loft boards in Southampton?
Ahead Loft Ladders has been fitting attic floorboards, ladders, insulation, roof windows and lighting for over 14 years.
We don't bring in contractors, all work is carried out by David and our in-house team.
Here's why we're the best choice in Southampton for any type of loft work:
- Highly recommended by local homeowners and landlords.
- Over 6000 loft ladders fitted around Southampton since 2012.
- Parts sourced from trusted manufacturers like BPS and Fakro.
- All work carried out is covered by a full written warranty.
- Like-for-like price matching service (excl. offers and discounts).
- 500+ positive reviews from Google, Checkatrade and Trustist.
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