29/04/2026
Just finished a loft project on a property from the 80s with pre-made trusses—so no load-bearing floor was allowed without risking the roof structure.
The customer wanted to use the loft for storage, so we had to come up with a proper solution.
What we did was install a ledge plate off the structural walls either side, sitting above the existing trusses, then framed it out using 8x2 structural timbers. Due to access, we used 3m lengths and bolted them together using M12 bolts, with dog tooth washers between the cleats and joists to lock everything in solid so there’s no movement.
This now allows floorboards to go down safely and gives the customer a strong, usable storage space without affecting the integrity of the roof.
Customer’s over the moon, and so are we 👍