Remodeling Attic Space

04-03-2008, 01:41 PM	#1
jte1130 Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 97	Remodeling Attic Space I have alot of attic space that I'd like to utilize for storage. Currently there is no flooring in the attic, just the exposed insulation and joists for the ceiling below. Is it ok to lay plywood over to make floorboards? Or is this all left exposed for a reason?

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04-03-2008, 01:51 PM	#2
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler     Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	Remodeling Attic Space Assuming that the ceiling joists are greater than 2x4's, and that the joists there are placed 16" OC, or less, then you should be able to add plywood, for the area to serve as storage. __________________ - Build Well -

04-04-2008, 06:06 PM	#3
raam Member   Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 66	Remodeling Attic Space You may need to reroute electrical wiring as it might be laying atop the ceiling joists.