Pull down stair or ladder.
Attic storage space.
Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door.
Add sliding barn doors to cover knee wall storage.
Then the remaining floor space can hold big ticket items like that christmas tree you refuse to take apart.
Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120.
In just two or three days we can install a ladder into you roof space lay down particle board flooring and then wrap your attic in a white cell membrane that creates a spotlessly clean dust proof environment.
If you want to use your attic on a regular basis or to store large items you may need to enlarge the access opening and install an access ladder or drop down stairs.
Attic hatch or door.
The attic has been turned into a storage space by creating shelves.
If the attic has the potential to become a regular living space talk with a contractor about adding a fixed stairway.
Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic.
Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient.
The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots.
If your space is looking messy take a few of our favorite attic storage ideas into consideration.
If your attic joists won t bear the weight necessary to finish out a living space but the engineer cleared them to support floor decking for light storage you can install inch plywood or.
The owner has then placed storage containers on the shelves.
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.
Access to attic storage.
Upgrade to dust free storage.
It is a great way to store items such as halloween costumes.
We ve compiled all of the projects that are bound to have your attic looking and feeling more organized within an hour or two.