loft base

[simon9]

hi ive got a 12x8ft loft from blakes arriving in a few weeks.its my 1st loft could anybody offer any tips on how to put a base down,and best way of doing it?cheers

[jonj1978]

what ive done is   laid some breeze onto flat level land then laid  4x4 onto top of them making it a level area to lay the loft floor.  making sure the timber is the right way to lay the floor spars onto.

 

jon

[grizzal]

what ive done is   laid some breeze onto flat level land then laid  4x4 onto top of them making it a level area to lay the loft floor.  making sure the timber is the right way to lay the floor spars onto.

 

jon

 

done the same :)

[The Navigator]

You can also use railway sleepers which are a bit more hardy.

[ChrisMaidment08]

blocks in cement then 4 4 timbers so terrier can get under

[jonj1978]

i let my terrier go under mine

no both from cats or rodents..

 

plus its about 5 ft off the floor..

[paul10121968]

hello.mine is also a timber base on top of breeze blocks,its worth remembering if you do it this way its classed as a portable or tempory building and does not require planning permission.of course regulations vary in different areas.best to check first because they will only make you take it down if you breach the regulations in the area in which you live.sorry to put a dampner on things.

[ALF]

Breeze blocks and then sleepers on top of them ( my big loft is about 18in off the ground )

[Roland]

Yep, I once used Kerbs left handily near by on the road... Was told, which I fortunately did, to bolt through and secure the loft down on them. Left of course air ways, and wire meshed it so nowt got under bar air.