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Installing boards for loft storage

531 views 2 replies 3 participants last post by  Steve Neul 
#1 ·
I'm boarding my loft to create storage space.
Can I attach the 22mm boards straight onto the joists or do I need to make sure there is a ventilation gap?
 
#3 ·
You don't really give us enough information to answer that. We would need to know the size and length of the rafters and if what you are going to store is heavy or not. Then we don't know why you are wondering if it needed ventilation. I've had people want me to cover an entire ceiling with plywood so they could use for storage. Then when I get up in the attic I find the rafters are just 2x4's, not even enough structure to hold up the ceiling alone.
 
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