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Default boarding over loft insulation


"Janet Tweedy" wrote

This wills seem a silly question to those of you who probably know but we
had our loft insulated to about 6 inches higher than the rafter with that
roll stuff.
If i was to get it boarded would that mean that as the thermal wadding
became depressed it would also become less efficient/effective?


Another option is to add some elevated storage.
It will depend on the roof construction how easy this is.
If it is modern "W" truss, you can put batons across fixed to the
"vertical?" timbers, then lay boards across those for storage.
Not suitable for really heavy stuff, but keeps the joist area clear for
thicker insulation.
All you need then is a single walkway to provide access.

Phil