Building A Storage Room In The Attic

Measure your existing attic access area.

Building a storage room in the attic.

If short on storage an attic room can be perfect for creating more storage for your home. If your attic is a playroom pile on vibrant colors to make the space bright and happy. Carpet tiles are also a brilliant choice for playrooms. This is made up of ceiling joists typically 2x6 or larger boards.

A modular sectional makes a great place to snuggle and lounge. There s not a whole lot else that could be done with the space above so the long bank of cabinets makes the space useful. 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. Rip 1 2 thick plywood to 24 widths so it will fit up the attic stairs.

Stairs must measure at least 3 feet wide and 13 feet tall and rise at a 30 to 35 degree angle. Screw the frame to the joists to secure it in place making sure not to screw into electrical wires. I also really like the skylights which brightens up the space nicely. Many building codes require a permanent safe staircase leading to an attic living space.

If one gets stained swap it with one in a less conspicuous part of the room. The above attic space illustrates this perfectly.