Diy Garage Attic Storage

We set out to tackle diy attic storage and attic flooring and things got a little more adventurous than we expected.

Diy garage attic storage. Attic or storage trusses on the other hand are designed to support extra weight. Each project is simple easy enough to put together and aesthetically pleasing too. The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots. If your garage attic has a floor plywood or osb and enough space for you to stand up chances are you have trusses suitable for an attic lift.

Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient. Here we ve compiled the ones that are bound to have your attic looking and feeling more organized within an hour or two. You definitely do not want to step through your ceiling and adding the flooring may be all the storage area you need. It is really easy to lay down sheets of plywood between the rafters.

Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic. Place ledger boards along the back wall and nail them into the studs to anchor the new loft. Cut 2 x 10 ledger boards with a miter saw. Thanks lowe s for sponsoring this vid.

Take a few of our favorite attic storage ideas into consideration. You will always want to check the walls for wires and pipes in addition to studs using a stud finder. Here is an example for just a small space between rafters.