Drill 3 inch screws through the boards and into the joist where they cross over the joists.
Flooring an attic over insulation.
The joists for this riser should run perpendicular to the existing ceiling joists.
Loftzone storefloor is lightweight and very easy to install.
Attic flooring for storage space above trusses.
Ensuring adequate insulation under the flooring.
How to install attic flooring over blown in insulation step 1.
Wear long sleeves and pants since.
To give yourself enough space to ensure adequate insulation under the flooring construct a riser of 2 x 4 s in the attic over the existing joists.
This will make the installation of these new joists easier while spreading the weight across several joists.
Place the 1 by 6 boards down over the floor joists in the attic so that they run at a perpendicular angle to the.
Put on work gloves safety glasses and a dust mask before entering the attic.
How to floor your attic without wrecking your roof first rule of attic floor installs.
Walk to one end of the attic by carefully stepping only on the wooden ceiling joists.