Attic Walkway Above Insulation

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Attic walkway above insulation.

Watch this easy diy guide on how to fit loft boards giving you a strong storage platform above even thick insulation in your loft or attic. I would recommend fiberglass blown in insulation rather than cellulose because it is not conducive to insects. The attic walkway is constructed so that sits above the horizontal chords of your attic. An attic catwalk gives you a margin of safety when you are in the attic.

Watch this easy diy guide on how to fit an attic sub floor and boards. They were willing to drop a line in the wall from above but only if they had attic access with a sturdy attic walkway. Our cable and internet company agreed. To solve this problem construct a raised platform from 2 4 or 2 6 lumber placed on edge add insulation between the.

In some houses this may be the case. The floor must extend beyond the insulation so that the insulation is properly covered. If you can make the walkway 2 wide it most likely would not be necessary. You could also lightly spray for insects over fiberglass if needed.

In many others. Cut either 2 by 4 inch or 2 by 6 inch lumber into lengths that match the width of the plywood. This is because the horizontal chords are the strongest part of the attic. An attic walkway never trumps the safety and structural integrity of the house.

The lumber should be wide enough to extend above the level of the fiberglass insulation when. Because of this the space is able to supporting heavy loads. The blown in insulation can be blown right over the ductwork.