Loft Storage Boarding Maximum Weight

mentalistwithcotton

Hi there,

I own a 2017 Barratt-built detached house and I'm looking to partially board the attic, to utilise the space for storing lightweight items.

Ive looked on various forums (with conflicting advice) but I was wondering whether there's published standards regarding both temporary and permanent weight that modern day attics are built against. I weigh around 100kg and before going into the attic to work in it, I want to MN ensure it can take my weight and movement.

Thanks for your help in advance

Tom

missile

What design are your roof trusses?
Most of us take a risk, if you need reassurance: You could measure the dimensions and the spacing between the trusses, then a competent engineer would be able to advise. https://myrooff.com/roof-truss-calculator/ http://www.trussform.co.uk/calculator-tool

Generally there is zero provision made for the home owner to use loft space for load bearing.

General_Applause

A 6 inch covering of wet snow on your roof will weigh far more than 100kg.


Yourself and a few lightweight items (garden chairs, Christmas tree & decorations, NOT a home gym) will not cause any trouble up there.

markin

General_Applause wrote: »

A 6 inch covering of wet snow on your roof will weigh far more than 100kg.


Yourself and a few lightweight items (garden chairs, Christmas tree & decorations, NOT a home gym) will not cause any trouble up there.

But when you have that wet snow, plus chipboard + heavy Junk, it can become too much.