Making Your Attic Storage Space

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Making your attic storage space.

The floor structure of an attic is also the framing for the ceiling beneath it. How to assess your attic storage potential storage in an attic with roof leaks. 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. 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.

Whether with shelves or cabinets it makes sense to build right into the eaves or go floor to ceiling in an attic. Now you will be able to maximize your attic for more storage space. If your attic stairs take up a great deal of floor space in the room you may want to update them so. This is made up of.

Then the remaining floor space can hold big ticket items like that christmas. Otherwise be very thoughtful with what you re placing there she says especially if you live in an area that experiences extreme heat and or cold. Be sure to pack any glass carefully so it doesn t get broken as you are moving it. As already mentioned attics are a treasure trove for creating storage there are so many locations that require only a bit of imagination and a good woodworker.

If you re using your attic for the majority of your storage consider consulting an insulation expert to see if there s a way to increase ventilation suggests murphy. How to make the most of your attic space insulate it. Whether you plan to use your attic an extra bedroom home office playroom or home gym it should be. Your attic can be a useful storage area if you pick things that won t get damaged by the heat and dryness.

Watch how to make extra space in your attic that is not being used. Create a full height storage solution in your attic.