Attic Decking Diy

You can for instance use recycled materials.

Attic decking diy.

Thanks lowe s for sponsoring this vid. Standard joist spacing for the installation of attic flooring materials is 16 inches on center oc meaning the distance from the center of one joist to the center of the next joist is 16 inches. Precise measurement is the most difficult as you need to consider all underlying obstructions carefully before proceeding with your plans. Rip 1 2 thick plywood to 24 widths so it will fit up the attic stairs.

Attic dek panels are lightweight plastic grids that are made to be installed in the unfinished area in an attic or over a garage. Attic dek flooring provides additional storage space that supports up to 250 pounds making it easier than ever to get those cluttered spaces organized. Measure the plywood and attic door. Take the measurements for your subfloor and measure enough plywood so that you can cover the entire frame.

The most common attic flooring option is to use plywood. The sections are durable lightweight easy to handle and resemble floor grates that provide plenty of ventilation for insulation below. Plywood is less expensive than attic dek and is eco friendly. If you decide to use plywood be sure to measure the wood correctly so it will fit through the opening of your attic door.

Attic dek grids now come in a universal size to fit between 16 inch on center joist spacing and 24 inch on center joist spacing. The subfloor installation is easy. You ll need to make sure that the plywood can fit through your attic door. Build a frame on 16 centers perpendicular to the attic floor joists.

Installing subflooring over attic rafters is a relatively easy diy project. Purchase half inch 1 27 cm thick plywood to act as your flooring. Full the spaces between the frame members with insulation. It may not provide enough support for some of the heavier items you wish to store in your attic though.

We set out to tackle diy attic storage and attic flooring and things got a little more adventurous than we expected. Screw the frame to the joists to secure it in place making sure not to screw into electrical wires.