Boarding your loft has numerous benefits beyond making it easier to “put a few boxes up there”. ... Boarding provides extra thermal insulation for your roof space. Some panels are insulated, others can be laid over existing insulation increasing its efficiency.

Should you remove existing insulation when boarding out a loft?

Many homes have some existing insulation, but it may not be very effective. This could be because it's been compressed by storage boards laid over the top or if it's not been topped up in a long time. ... The good news is that there's no need to remove any existing loft floor insulation.

Is it worth boarding a loft?

Loft boarding can increase the floor space in your home by up to 50% and using a fitted loft ladder, will offer a safe and easily accessible storage space. This can be a very attractive extra selling feature for your home. ... So, investing in quality boarding is well worth it – you really do get what you pay for.