A Frame Attic Storage

How to frame an attic space.

A frame attic storage. Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient. Make wall mounted boxes and shelves to fit under the roof. As long as they are not damaged the joists should be strong enough to allow you to move around in the attic for an inspection and to provide storage for typical boxed items. Purchase enough to install a stud on each end of the wall and every 16 inches between.

Everyone will want a picture with your wood wall. Rip 1 2 thick plywood to 24 widths so it will fit up the attic stairs. When you think cabin you probably envision a building made of horizontal logs. Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic.

When you re going with an a frame you might as well think all the way outside the box and cover your cabin s walls in wood slices instead of logs or slabs. This is made up of ceiling joists typically 2x6 or larger boards. Two by four lumber is standard for framing most walls including short walls in the attic. The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots.

Attic storage lifts toiling up and down ordinary stairs with tubloads of stuff is bad enough. 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. Full the spaces between the frame members with insulation. A properly framed attic room can eliminate most of the odd angles and awkward spaces of an.

Trying to do the same thing with flimsy folding attic stairs or worse a standalone ladder presents an even more serious danger. Attic spaces are amazing for creating a walk in closet and you will easily accommodate all your things there. Attic clothes and shoes storage. 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.

Build a frame on 16 centers perpendicular to the attic floor joists. Screw the frame to the joists to secure it in place making sure not to screw into electrical wires. Allow for a top and.