Loftleg Loft Insulation Spacer - Pack Of 96

Setup Instructions

1. Preparation: Ensure your loft is well-lit and you have a stable working surface. Wear appropriate safety gear (gloves, dust mask, kneepads).
2. Locate Joists: Identify your existing loft joists. The Loftleg is designed to sit on top of 100mm wide joists.
3. Position Spacers: Place a Loftleg directly on top of a joist, ensuring it is aligned straight.
4. Secure: Use appropriate screws (not included, typically 40-50mm wood screws) to firmly attach the Loftleg to the joist through the designated holes at its base. Use at least two screws per leg.
5. Repeat: Continue placing Loftlegs at appropriate intervals to support your loft boards. For standard 600mm wide loft boards, space your Loftlegs approximately 600mm apart along the joists, and parallel lines of Loftlegs along adjacent joists.
6. Install Boards: Once all Loftlegs are securely in place, lay your chosen loft boards (e.g., 18mm or 22mm chipboard) on top of the spacers. Secure the boards to the top of the Loftlegs using shorter screws (e.g., 20-25mm wood screws), ensuring they are flush and stable.

Compatibility

• Joist Size: Primarily designed for use with 100mm (4-inch) wide timber joists or trusses.
• Insulation Depth: Accommodates up to 270mm of mineral wool or quilt insulation without compression.
• Loft Boards: Compatible with standard loft boarding materials (e.g., chipboard, plywood).

Care and Maintenance

• The Loftleg Loft Insulation Spacer is a maintenance-free product. Once installed, it requires no ongoing attention.
• Periodically inspect your loft storage area to ensure boards remain securely fastened and there are no signs of structural compromise to the boards or joists beneath.
• Avoid overloading the boarded area. Distribute weight evenly across the boards to prevent excessive stress on the Loftlegs and underlying joists.

Safety Note

Always exercise caution when working in a loft. Ensure adequate lighting, use crawl boards to distribute your weight, and be aware of exposed wiring or pipes.