The UK Loft Stilt System
Convert Your Loft into Safe Storage Space
Create a strong, secure raised loft floor without squashing your insulation with the LoftStilt adjustable loft stilt system — engineered loft boarding stilts for UK homes.
- Raised floor protects loft insulation
- Strong and durable support system
- Easy installation, professional results
- Ideal solution for loft storage
What Is a Loft Stilt — and Why Does Your Loft Need One?
A loft stilt is a load-bearing riser that lifts your loft boarding clear of the insulation. UK homes need 270mm+ of loft insulation, but ceiling joists are usually only 100–150mm deep. Board directly onto the joists and you crush the insulation — losing up to half of its insulating performance and inviting condensation.
LoftStilt solves this with a rigid, adjustable stilt system that fixes to your joists and supports a timber sub-frame above the insulation. The result: a genuinely strong raised loft floor, full-performance insulation underneath, and an air gap that keeps your loft dry.
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Why UK Homeowners Choose LoftStilt
The smarter alternative to boarding over joists or using flimsy plastic loft legs.
Protects Your Loft Insulation
LoftStilt raises your loft boarding a full 270mm+ above the joists, so your insulation keeps its loft and full thermal performance. Squashing insulation by boarding directly onto joists can cut its effectiveness by up to 50%.
Strong, Structural Support
Each loft stilt is engineered to carry heavy storage loads and distribute weight safely across your ceiling joists — a genuinely structural raised loft floor, not a wobbly platform.
Fast, Simple Installation
Screw the base to the joist, fix your timber battens on top, then board over. A typical loft storage area can be installed in an afternoon with basic DIY tools.
Stops Condensation & Damp
The raised air gap under your boards lets air circulate above the insulation, reducing the condensation and damp risk that comes with boarding straight over insulation.
Adds Real Property Value
A safe, boarded loft is one of the most cost-effective home upgrades in the UK — instantly usable storage space that buyers and surveyors love to see.
UK Building Regs Friendly
Keep your 270mm+ of recommended loft insulation fully intact while still gaining storage — the best-practice approach recommended for UK homes.
Board Your Loft in 3 Simple Steps
From bare joists to a strong raised loft floor in an afternoon.
Fix LoftStilts to Joists
Screw each LoftStilt base securely to your ceiling joists at regular intervals. The wide feet spread the load safely across the joist.
Fit Timber Battens
Attach standard timber battens (e.g. 45×45mm) to the top brackets of the loft stilts to create a level sub-frame above your insulation.
Lay Loft Boards
Screw loft boarding panels down onto the battens. You now have a strong raised loft floor with your insulation fully protected below.
Loft Stilt Questions, Answered
What is a loft stilt?
A loft stilt is a support post that raises loft boarding above your ceiling joists, creating a gap for full-depth insulation underneath. LoftStilt is an adjustable, heavy-duty loft stilt system that lets you board your loft for storage without compressing insulation.
Why shouldn't I board directly onto my joists?
Modern UK homes have 270mm+ of loft insulation, which sits well above the joists. Boarding directly onto joists squashes the insulation, drastically reducing its thermal performance and increasing heating bills. Loft stilts raise the floor above the insulation, keeping it fully effective.
How much weight can LoftStilt support?
The LoftStilt system is engineered for typical domestic loft storage loads when installed as directed, with weight distributed across multiple stilts and joists. For unusually heavy loads, contact us for guidance.
Can I install LoftStilt myself?
Yes. LoftStilt is designed for straightforward DIY installation with a drill/driver, screws, timber battens and loft boards. A typical storage platform can be completed in a few hours.
Does LoftStilt work with 270mm insulation?
Yes. LoftStilt is designed around the UK-recommended 270mm+ insulation depth, raising your boards clear of the insulation so it stays uncompressed and fully effective.
Ready to Transform Your Loft?
Get in touch for product details, pricing and trade enquiries. LoftStilt is manufactured by Tokoz International and available across the UK.
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