Loft upgrade with storage, Gosport: insulation and raised boarding
An old, flattened quilt in the loft and an owner who needed storage space too. Boarding straight on top of the joists squashes the insulation and stops it working. There is a better way.
- Old insulation removed
- 300mm of new insulation fitted
- 16m² of raised loft boarding on legs
- Eave vent trays and lap vents fitted
- Full insulation depth maintained under the boards
What we did
We removed the old quilt insulation, fitted 300mm of new insulation, and built 16m² of raised loft boarding on legs so the insulation underneath keeps its full depth. We also fitted eave vent trays and lap vents to keep air moving and prevent condensation.
Why it matters
It is a common problem with a simple fix: you can have storage and a warm house. You just need to raise the boards. Boarding flat on the joists compresses the insulation to almost nothing — the loft looks insulated but performs like it is not.
Want a warm loft and storage space?
Raised boarding keeps the insulation working at full depth. We remove the old material, fit new insulation, and build the boarding in one visit.