Why are garages not insulated in Texas? It seems like keeping an attached garage cooler rather than blasting it with attic heat would keep the adjacent interior rooms cooler.
I took a different approach before installing blown-in insulation. I took 2x10s about a foot long and nailed to them pieces of plywood extending down about three inches. That combination slips over the existing 2x4 rafters and won't move from side to side. I then placed two of them alongside one another on adjacent rafters. Then I nailed another 2x10 between those two. That created a platform, that was enough to get about in the attic. But to make it even better, I nailed longer 2x10 boards to connect the platforms. I now have a path I can take to almost anyplace in the attic above my 16" of blown-in insulation. To create flooring, plywood sheets could be nailed on top of the platforms.
There is a lot of new construction where I live so the dimensional lumber was scrap that I dumpster-dived. Had to pull out a lot of nails to make it usable. The 4x8 sheets were almost $100 total, which is definitely more than I wanted to spend.
I don't know a ton about framing, but ability to carry load depends on joist height, joist span, and joist spacing. If your joists are 2x8 or larger, I think it would be ok for storage (vs living space). Here is a good article about thickness of plywood needed for various joist spacings homeguides.sfgate.com/size-plywood-use-subfloor-99039.html
@@projectreaDIY At 3:50 those oversize slots cut into the joists would make the wood very weak at those points and cause the wood to crack when a load is applied to them. Here in UK the regs state slots should not be more than 2 inches into the joist.
Great point - I was worried enough about the size of those cutouts that I added some bracing at 7:31 to hopefully restore at least some of the lost strength. I am definitely using the space only for lightweight storage.
But the stuff he put up there isnt the main structure of the place, its only an extension sistered onto the original framing so his stuff really has no other loading other than whats directly over top of those notched “ compromised “ areas. So the plywood that goes on top of that would be the main concern in regards to ability to support what live loads are placed on that part of the attic..
@@projectreaDIY I’m being a hater but in all honesty, bro, stop housing trash. Let it go. Best decision I’ve ever made. Part ways with stuff you don’t use or need.
Why do people find a need to store their tv box. By the time you sell that fossil you’d be lucky to get $100 bucks for it. No one is gonna buy it used and say “man, so lucky the guy saved the box for us”. No one, throw that thing away and bam you got more room for actually items you’re never gonna use again.
I've moved a couple times in recent years and they are the best way to move your TV. Now I'm in a long term house, but use the TV box to store wrapping paper rolls.
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Should have put nailer plates over the top of all your wires and pipes so you do not in the future screw or nail through any of them
Great suggestion - I'm going to pin this comment so others will benefit from it
👍🏾@@projectreaDIY
Thanks for the video. Copied it and worked out great.
True story...this guy doesn't even own a TV. He just collects the factory boxes.
Either that or he has a big screen tv in every room
Your attic looks a lot like mine. Texas summers are brutal on things in the attic.
Why are garages not insulated in Texas? It seems like keeping an attached garage cooler rather than blasting it with attic heat would keep the adjacent interior rooms cooler.
I took a different approach before installing blown-in insulation. I took 2x10s about a foot long and nailed to them pieces of plywood extending down about three inches. That combination slips over the existing 2x4 rafters and won't move from side to side. I then placed two of them alongside one another on adjacent rafters. Then I nailed another 2x10 between those two. That created a platform, that was enough to get about in the attic. But to make it even better, I nailed longer 2x10 boards to connect the platforms. I now have a path I can take to almost anyplace in the attic above my 16" of blown-in insulation. To create flooring, plywood sheets could be nailed on top of the platforms.
Good effort !
I love it!, But OMG Just put ya boxes in the bloody recycling bin!
You must have done this attic work during January or February. It would be way too hot up their to work most of the year.
Nice
Using a heavy pneumatic nailer is a great way to crack all the drywall seams below where you’re working, just be aware.
Ok so what do you suggest instead?
@@drewsclark screws.
@@ystebadvonschlegel3295 that is a good idea…saves me from buying a tool
I can't believe how that electrical work is done there very unsafe using just extension cords look like spaghetti everywhere 😱
SHould be using screws if you ever have to replace or run new wiring.
Ya did a good job with is project but it seemed like the cost of lumber you used exceeds the value of stuff your storing.
There is a lot of new construction where I live so the dimensional lumber was scrap that I dumpster-dived. Had to pull out a lot of nails to make it usable. The 4x8 sheets were almost $100 total, which is definitely more than I wanted to spend.
If there is no wiring do I still need joist enforcement to top with subfloor. Attic above a 2 bedroom apt above garage.
I don't know a ton about framing, but ability to carry load depends on joist height, joist span, and joist spacing. If your joists are 2x8 or larger, I think it would be ok for storage (vs living space). Here is a good article about thickness of plywood needed for various joist spacings
homeguides.sfgate.com/size-plywood-use-subfloor-99039.html
@@projectreaDIY At 3:50 those oversize slots cut into the joists would make the wood very weak at those points and cause the wood to crack when a load is applied to them. Here in UK the regs state slots should not be more than 2 inches into the joist.
Great point - I was worried enough about the size of those cutouts that I added some bracing at 7:31 to hopefully restore at least some of the lost strength. I am definitely using the space only for lightweight storage.
@@projectreaDIY Yeah support braces can fix that easily so guess just being light loads won't really be a concern. Thanks for video BTW.
But the stuff he put up there isnt the main structure of the place, its only an extension sistered onto the original framing so his stuff really has no other loading other than whats directly over top of those notched “ compromised “ areas. So the plywood that goes on top of that would be the main concern in regards to ability to support what live loads are placed on that part of the attic..
Blimey!
How many TVs so you have?
:)
If I get one more I'll have an excuse to expand the storage area! This was a satisfying project :)
My next project
What about your insulation ?
This space is above the garage and was not insulated, so I left it that way.
Whats the difference between a ceiling joist and a rafter? Lol
your mom lol
Easy Ceiling joist hold the ceiling and in this case attic flooring , Rafters hold the roof
Lmao. Spends 900 bucks on lumber to store 20 dollars of empty boxes.
I got lucky on this - everything was scrap/free lumber except the plywood, so total cost was under $100.
@@projectreaDIY I’m being a hater but in all honesty, bro, stop housing trash. Let it go. Best decision I’ve ever made. Part ways with stuff you don’t use or need.
does humidity ruin anything???
Not so far. I live in the Dallas area so it's pretty dry. I mostly store Christmas decorations and spare boxes up there.
@@projectreaDIY thank you
Why do people find a need to store their tv box. By the time you sell that fossil you’d be lucky to get $100 bucks for it. No one is gonna buy it used and say “man, so lucky the guy saved the box for us”. No one, throw that thing away and bam you got more room for actually items you’re never gonna use again.
Cause if u need to move it and don’t want to break it
I've moved a couple times in recent years and they are the best way to move your TV.
Now I'm in a long term house, but use the TV box to store wrapping paper rolls.
I see soooooo many people doing this so wrong.