Attic Storage Space

In just two or three days we can install a ladder into you roof space lay down particle board flooring and then wrap your attic in a white cell membrane that creates a spotlessly clean dust proof environment.

Attic storage space.

Then the remaining floor space can hold big ticket items like that christmas tree you refuse to take apart. If the attic has the potential to become a regular living space talk with a contractor about adding a fixed stairway. The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots. If you want to use your attic on a regular basis or to store large items you may need to enlarge the access opening and install an access ladder or drop down stairs.

If your space is looking messy take a few of our favorite attic storage ideas into consideration. Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120. It is a great way to store items such as halloween costumes. Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up 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. Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic. Put easy to erect store bought shelving or build a mix of shelving for storing grandma s old cookbooks and hanging space for out of season clothes. Pull down stair or ladder.

Access to attic storage. Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient. The owner has then placed storage containers on the shelves. Instead of piling all of your boxes in the middle use the space between your trusses.

Most attic space is pinched by the pitched roof but the gables feature a ton of vertical space that can be made into all configurations of shelving storage options. The attic has been turned into a storage space by creating shelves. Upgrade to dust free storage. Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door.