Adding Attic Floor Storage

To eliminate any potential problems with wiring or insulation use two by four or two by six lengths to create a subfloor system for the new decking.

Adding attic floor storage.

Every nook and cranny in your attic can be used for storage if you can find a way to get to it. Attic dek flooring provides additional storage space that supports up to 250 pounds making it easier than ever to get those cluttered spaces organized. If the attic joists are not adequate one way to strengthen the floor for live loads is to sister the old joists. Sistering is the process of adding a new joist next to each existing joist.

Additional storage space in the attic. If your attic joists won t bear the weight necessary to finish out a living space but the engineer cleared them to support floor decking for light storage you can install inch plywood or. To properly add an attic storage deck start by measuring the largest area available that is not hindered by any ductwork. While flooring over an attic will provide a considerable amount of storage space you can really consider that just the beginning of getting the most out of your attic.

Strengthening attic joists for live loads by sistering. Before you start creating a floor for your attic you must make sure that it can handle the additional load. Adding a floor to an attic can increase storage space or create a new room.