Attic Storage Space

Access to attic storage.

Attic storage space.

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. Pull down stair or ladder. Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door. Instead of piling all of your boxes in the middle use the space between your trusses.

Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic. It is a great way to store items such as halloween costumes. The attic has been turned into a storage space by creating shelves. 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.

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. If the attic has the potential to become a regular living space talk with a contractor about adding a fixed stairway. 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. Add sliding barn doors to cover knee wall storage.

The owner has then placed storage containers on the shelves. Then the remaining floor space can hold big ticket items like that christmas tree you refuse to take apart. If your space is looking messy take a few of our favorite attic storage ideas into consideration. Upgrade to dust free storage.

The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots. Attic hatch or door. 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.