Diy Garage Attic Storage

Cut 2 x 10 ledger boards with a miter saw.

Diy garage attic storage.

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. Create a stable floor. Here we ve compiled the ones that are bound to have your attic looking and feeling more organized within an hour or two. Here is an example for just a small space between rafters.

Thanks lowe s for sponsoring this vid. You will always want to check the walls for wires and pipes in addition to studs using a stud finder. We set out to tackle diy attic storage and attic flooring and things got a little more adventurous than we expected. Vents and ducts can be easily rerouted.

It is really easy to lay down sheets of plywood between the rafters. The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots. Each project is simple easy enough to put together and aesthetically pleasing too. Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient.

If you re not certain whether your attic can bear the load it s best to consult a structural engineer. Place ledger boards along the back wall and nail them into the studs to anchor the new loft. You definitely do not want to step through your ceiling and adding the flooring may be all the storage area you need.