A basic floor system is installed in about 10 stages from preparation to boarding the floor.
How to fit floor joists in a loft.
Clearing the loft area of all debris insulation struts and temporary boards to expose the ceiling boards.
This is possible by constructing a dwarf timber stud wall 1m to 1 5m high known as an ashlering between the two.
A new floor system is installed using a frame trimmer joists to support the floor joists that span the width of the loft.
Trimmer joists form the periphery of the new floor.
In smaller lofts it is often the case that the floor joists themselves will be used to support the sloping rafters.
Take measurements in metres this makes it easier when you are buying boards.
With the supporting ashlering in place the internal struts and braces can now safely be removed.