{"product_id":"loft-legs-pack-12","title":"Loft Legs (Pack 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a raised loft storage platform without compressing the insulation underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 175mm Loft Legs fix directly to the existing ceiling joists, raising your loft boards above the insulation to create practical storage space. They are suitable for use with chipboard loft flooring panels, P5 tongue \u0026amp; groove flooring and suitable OSB loft boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy use Loft Legs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaises loft boarding by 175mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent loft insulation being compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a raised platform for loft storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixes directly to existing ceiling joists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and easy to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum recommended spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 610mm between Loft Leg centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended leg fixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 8 x 1 1\/4 in \/ 4 x 30mm multipurpose screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoarding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chipboard or suitable sheet flooring panels, minimum 16mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised storage deck loading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum 25kg per m², subject to the existing ceiling structure being suitable for the additional load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to fit Loft Legs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition the Loft Legs on the ceiling joists at widths to suit your loft boards, keeping the distance between leg centres within the recommended 610mm maximum. Secure the legs through the pilot holes, lay the insulation around the supports and then screw the flooring panels to the top platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoft Legs are intended to create a raised storage platform. They are not intended to convert a loft into living accommodation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many Loft Legs do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 2400 × 600mm boards laid in a continuous row, the support layout depends on your existing joist centres:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400mm joist centres:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 Loft Legs for the first board, then 7 additional legs for each adjoining board because the board edges share supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600mm joist centres:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Loft Legs for the first board, then 5 additional legs for each adjoining board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor example, two 2400 × 600mm boards require 21 legs at 400mm joist centres or 15 legs at 600mm joist centres. Always base the final layout on the actual joist spacing and shape of the area being boarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLoft Legs FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far apart should Loft Legs be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePosition them to suit the width of your boards, with a maximum recommended distance of 610mm between centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat screws do I need for Loft Legs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse No. 8 x 1 1\/4 in or 4 x 30mm multipurpose screws to secure the legs to the joists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Loft Legs with P5 or OSB loft boards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They can be used to create raised loft flooring with suitable chipboard, P5 tongue \u0026amp; groove or OSB flooring panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the quantity guide with Wern-Wood's loft boards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 2400 × 600 × 18mm T\u0026amp;G OSB board matches the board size used in the quantity layout above. Our P5 flooring boards are 2440 × 600mm, so check the actual joist layout and board positioning before ordering Loft Legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/board-your-loft\"\u003eBoarding your loft? Shop everything you need for the project.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wern-wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57234128208196,"sku":null,"price":23.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/175mm-loft-leg-raised-loft-boarding.webp?v=1789114750","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/loft-legs-pack-12","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}