Fix Above Garage Attic Storage

Access to attic storage.

Fix above garage attic storage.

This video will. If you have a garage then you might want to create a little bit of attic storage above it. To maximize the overhead garage storage space above garage rafters install attic decking panels to create a useable and accessible surface for storage. The new insulation rests about 12 above the ceiling joists so there wasn t a good way to lay down flooring for storage without sacrificing the efficiency gain from the new insulation.

First a truss a manufactured roof system is designed to support the roofing above and the ceiling below. Test the floor strength of the garage attic to ensure it can hold the weight of your storage items. To answer your question the garage attic is not a good area for storage. Step 1 tap into the attic space over the garage using a tall a shaped ladder.

Walk across the floor looking for weak spongy or sagging areas. The biggest problem with these types of spaces is load capacity. 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. If the attic has the potential to become a regular living space talk with a contractor about adding a fixed stairway.

If the trusses of your garage roof cannot support an attic you will find that holes will develop in the ceiling of the garage. 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. They have thermostats that turn the fan on at a recommended preset temperature of 100 110 degrees. Alternatively install passive vents such as gable soffit and ridge vents which are openings in the roof that allow hot air to escape.

Then one day while working in the garage it dawned on me that there was a huge unused space right above me.