Attic Storage Space

Access to attic storage.

Attic storage space.

Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic. Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient. 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. Add sliding barn doors to cover knee wall storage.

Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic. The attic has been turned into a storage space by creating shelves. Pull down stair or ladder. 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.

The owner has then placed storage containers on the shelves. We ve compiled all of the projects that are bound to have your attic looking and feeling more organized within an hour or two. 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.

If your space is looking messy take a few of our favorite attic storage ideas into consideration. 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. Upgrade to dust free storage.

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. Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120. Attic hatch or door. It is a great way to store items such as halloween costumes.