Loft Conversion

how do i know if my loft floor needs strengthening or not before flooring?

Anonymous user 14/03/2024 - 2.35 PM

Hi I'd like to insulate and board over the loft floor of my terrace house. It's a typical 1900s mid terrace 2 up 2 down, with a kitchen on groundfloor and bathroom tacked on at the back. I've been told by a friend that i may need to strengthen the joists/floor beams before i board it. how do i know or find out if i need to do this? Finally, what type of boarding should i use, and what type of insulation should i use? Thanks very much for your help