The only storage system designed specifically for the unfinished areas over a garage or under a roof.
Attic decking over insulation.
You nail or staple.
Attic flooring panels are easy to install with their interlocking edges.
Drill 3 inch screws through the boards and into the joist where they cross over the joists.
Attic insulation between roof trusses.
The joists for this riser should run perpendicular to the existing ceiling joists.
However if you keep the storage weight to a minimum you may be able to build a storage platform above the insulation by attaching supporting beams to the sides of the trusses.
Things needed work gloves safety glasses dust mask long sleeves and pants 2 inch by 3 inch boards hand saw wood screws 3 inch power drill 3 4 inch plywood wood screws 2 inch oscillating tool cutting accessory.
This will make the installation of these new joists easier while spreading the weight across several joists.
Ensuring adequate insulation under the flooring.
Seal any gaps around the perimeter of the attic with caulk and install baffles on the roof decking over the soffit vents.
These lightweight easy to manage panels can be installed by even the most inexperienced homeowner in about 15 minutes.
A single 4 pack covers approximately 10 sq.
Baffles prevent insulation from blocking the vents.
How to install attic flooring over blown in insulation step 1.