I did a similar project about 25 years ago on my uninsulated and floorless attic. I used 6" 18 ga structural metal studs because of their light weight, straightness, strength, and ease of installation. The supplemental metal joists were easily attached using self-drilling screws through the flange into the top of the existing ceiling joist. I used blow-in insulation rather than batts, and also staggered my OSB joints. My house was built in 1912, and all the ceilings had developed sags over the years. The worst was about 2-1/2". I used a couple of jacks and a 4x6 to get the ceiling flat before attaching the new metal joists. When I was finished, the sags were almost completely eliminated, so the project ended up solving several issues at once.
@@sperreault - I used 1/2" OSB with staggered joints. The metal studs were spaced at 16" centers, and there is virtually no deflection. There is not enough headroom for a living space, so I am just using it for storage and furnace access. For a habitable room I would use 3/4" plywood or OSB T&G subfloor panels.
I’m new to the circle so it doesn’t matter how simple the job is on your channel I always learn something and that’s why I tune in. Thank you for your videos very well done 😊
We did this a few years ago. Still need to get the high R value insulation finished, but we air sealed, solar gable vented, put a radiant barrier in and built the walkways for the blown and stopped there. Glad you hit 300K, great job. Love the videos.
Excellent job! Nice guy. I am presently reinsulating my 1912 house including the attic. Before I started the old insulation hardly covered the floor joists in the attic!! No wonder it was cold! I am fitting 2" foam then 1.5" between the beams then on top 1.5" foam between the cross board like the ones you installed here. I will then install another layer of 2" before putting the 3/4" plywood over top. This will make a nice chillout room in the attic along with lots of storage area. 2" (R11) + 1.5" (R8) + 1.5" (R8) + 2" (R11) = 7" of insulating foam boards with R38 insulation value.
Thanks, Pat! Yeah I was really excited when this one was done. The walls really start closing in on you when you have a kid and they grow out of everything and need somewhere to put it until we can pass it on to someone else. Thanks for watching!!
A little tip I learned that won’t slip the wood like it did on your small block is to snip the tip of the nail before drilling and it won’t slit. Thanks for sharing. You did a great job on the storage space.
I did a similar thing in my attic. If you have large air leaks to the living space, you may get condensation on the osb in the winter. Otherwise, I think the insulation works better with the osb on top. It is best to stop the air leaks but you could drill a few small holes in the osb if you notice a problem.
CONGRATULATIONS !!! I think most of your Subscribers would agree with me when I say you Sir, could make a video just stirring paint, or something equally mundane, interesting! Seriously, I have enjoyed your videos, and I believe that no matter how much a person thinks they ‘know,’ they should always be able and willing to learn something new. I have picked up a few ideas and tricks from your videos. I worked for 20 years as a Custom casework installer and trim carpenter, in another season of life. I can only imagine what people new to DIY can glean from your videos. So don't underestimate the value of your content. Best to you and Stay safe and Healthy this New Year!
Wow, 300k! What an achievement! I remember when you were under 50k. Wasn't that long ago, actually. Thanks for all the great stuff I've learned along the way! Love your channel!
Thank you for this informative video! Congratulations on reaching 300k+ Subs! I remember helping my grandpa add insulation to the attic in their house in Conneaut, OH, right on Lake Erie. It was my job to bring the bags of insulation up two flights of stairs and then hand up the bags because he didn't want me on the pull down attic ladder. Now the attic rafters already had insulation there and they didn't use the attic for storage so he just laid it down on the existing floor up there. That was the winter of the ice storm (1988/1989) that knocked out power for a week. We kept the house warm with candles and hurricane lamps. Grandma also baked a lot of bread and cookies and other delicious foods since the stove was gas.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair I've been a subscriber since the bedroom remodel. Loved the built ins and how you kept the hardwood floors and salvaged what you could. The to do list never shrinks when you own an older home. I should know, the home we are currently in was built in May 1900.
Your subscribers are growing so fast. I assume more people in your surrounding area have heard about you so I’m sure you have more jobs now. Either way you deserve what ever comes your way. You are entertaining while explaining how to do work around our house correctly.
Congratulations on hitting 300K! I like your videos a lot so I'm not that surprised you made it this far. You will go a lot further too. As always, excellent video. Keep up the good work and I will be here.
You're my favorite YT home renovator. I don't have my own home, but I would like to some day. I have learned so much from your channel. Cheers and positive vibes from Texas!
Thanks so much! That is awesome to hear you learned something. Really appreciate you letting me know! Please keep watching and I will teach you as much as I know! Thanks again!
This same project is on my to-do list once I finish the electrical and re-plumbing work and was contemplating how I was going to tackle it to get the proper insulation.. like your method and just may be how I go. thank you
I've watched many of your previous vids.....always joy your time lapse......should your Family ever move from this place,the new family will get a quality well built home.......congrats on 300 thousand...... hope you get many more......excellent project......❣️🤗❣️🤗❣️
I did a form of this in my attic, if only so I could get to either gable end to put in spotlights and a fan. My R-49 was already up there so I did 2x3 from one kneewall to the other and then ran a central upright to the overhead truss. Then I just did some basic 1/2" plywood catwalks with stiffeners on each side. So I used a lot less wood, but I had to because my structure does not have a lot of extra capacity. Good work
Glad I stumbled onto this video, we have a similar situation in our house we got except the entire floor aside for a 3'x3' square. Pretty sure it's 2 layers of r30 running through the whole attic. Gonna go do some measurements now and plan for the spring time list
Did this in my attic about 20 years ago but I simply built what was essentially 2x6 deck framing sections and ran it perpendicularly to the existing ceiling joists. Those I-beams seem to be a lot of extra work in build and in fastening to the ceiling joists. By building traditional 16” OC frames in sections small enough to maneuver in the attic, I did not have to attach them to the ceiling joists. I simply laid them in place and screwed the next one to it. Filled the cavities with insulation and covered in 8’x2’ strips of ply. Be sure to staggered the joints on the ply for a good strong floor.
So you did one large frame secured to the ceiling joist, & didn’t have to secure the middle supports to joist, just attached them to the frame you built?
@@27photogger I laid a 2x6 perpendicular to the existing attic joist then attached 2x6’s to it 16” OC. Slid that into place and attached the other 2x6 end to the ends of the 16” OC “joists”. I was able to adjust this new structure to be square and in place, then filled it with insulation before attaching the plywood. Then on to the next section. I secured the sections together but did not secure them to the existing attic joists as this is just storage space and I was not concerned about squeaking. The plywood decking holds everything together. Haven’t had any issues and picked up some great storage space.
And I am proud that I have subscribed to your channel. I have learnt a lot from your videos. Congratulations on hitting 300k subscribers 👏. You are such a gem with a very polite and friendly attitude. Majdi from Australia
Speaking of cutting... I had the same too-small attic door problem, so I lengthened the opening by cutting out another foot in the ceiling. To pretty it up I replaced the trim and the cover wood with a piece big enough for the new opening. Then of course the remaining problem with getting 4x8 sheets up there was finding help ;)
Helpful as I'd like to claim extra space in my new home but first I need to lose a lot of cross beams that take up tons of the attic space that I never saw in my family homes growing up. I'm thinking of walling off the attic section of the garage from the rest so the temp can be controlled better since the garage attic is not insulated like the rest of the house. Thank you again for sharing this.
there's a new product in the uk and Australia which basically is a platform on top of the exiting beams with room for extra installation + for air-flow underneath; and a tonged-n-grove 3/4" base above it all for walking/storage/floor .. looks/sounds like a great option now
You are definitely on your way to having 1 billion subs! You definitely deserve it. You’ve helped me out many times and your work always motivates me to continue! Thank you and congratulations on the 300k!!!
Did exactly the same thing in my own loft had to raise the floor approximately 6" and used cheap CLS timber (internal wall Barton's) that was 3x2 so effectively built multiple lengths after making some simple jigs to ensure all was cut and screwed in the same place. I layed them at 90 degrees to the ceiling joists to spread the load across multiple joists.
Since splitting was a concern, you could have turned your “studs” on their sides and nailed them in being their dimension was the same. Cool project, looks great!
Congratulations on the milestone! Carpenter's daughter here, and Dad has gutted/rebuilt several houses. Love watching you make an older home more beautiful and livable for today's lifestyle. Just curious--what do/did you do for your "real" job? Congrats again! (How's the little one?)
Love your channel! Here’s to 300,000 more!
Congrats on 300k, I personally like your no bull get to the point pov. I've found a lot of great info from you, thank you.
This is great. A nice way to reclaim some space while also making sure your insulation is not compromised.
You're awesome and I adore you, your work ethics, your integrity, your humor....MORE!
Thank you so much for sharing yourself & ideas!!
first time home buyer. moved in about a year ago but haven't wander up the attic yet. Thank you for the video! potential new project.
I have that exact same job on my todo list. Already finished the lighting, and will be getting 2x8 sheets. Cheers from Denmark.
Cheers! Thanks for watching! Good luck with the project!
Me too... althouh I started with lighting because taking measurements in the dark was a pain 🤣
Good luck denmark , i advice you do it on the wintermonths otherwise you will be sweating like a pig on a bbq grill.
I'm glad to see the attic is still accessible and useful!!
Hello Maggie
Congrats on 300k subs, Fixer! Yours is a great channel...always informative, interesting, and with top shelf quality! Thanks.
I did a similar project about 25 years ago on my uninsulated and floorless attic. I used 6" 18 ga structural metal studs because of their light weight, straightness, strength, and ease of installation. The supplemental metal joists were easily attached using self-drilling screws through the flange into the top of the existing ceiling joist. I used blow-in insulation rather than batts, and also staggered my OSB joints.
My house was built in 1912, and all the ceilings had developed sags over the years. The worst was about 2-1/2". I used a couple of jacks and a 4x6 to get the ceiling flat before attaching the new metal joists. When I was finished, the sags were almost completely eliminated, so the project ended up solving several issues at once.
After using the 6" structured studs, did you put plywood on top? If so, it's strong enough to handle people walking and storage?
@@sperreault - I used 1/2" OSB with staggered joints. The metal studs were spaced at 16" centers, and there is virtually no deflection. There is not enough headroom for a living space, so I am just using it for storage and furnace access. For a habitable room I would use 3/4" plywood or OSB T&G subfloor panels.
I’m new to the circle so it doesn’t matter how simple the job is on your channel I always learn something and that’s why I tune in. Thank you for your videos very well done 😊
Hey! Thanks for the support and watching the videos, I appreciate it!
What a well engineered and cost efficient solution. Plus good craftsmanship on a mundane project. Keep up the good work
I agree. Necessity is the mother of invention. Need is a great motivator. Great video sir!
Congratulations!!! 300K plus is well deserved on this channel! Job well done
You should wire lights along the attic space so you dont need to bring a light up every time.
add outlets too, glad I did
I am looking into doing this for a smaller area about a 10x10 foot section and I am a complete noob but you’ve given me the confidence. Thanks!
Congrats on 300K subscribers - they have been well earned with great content. Looking forward to more!
We did this a few years ago. Still need to get the high R value insulation finished, but we air sealed, solar gable vented, put a radiant barrier in and built the walkways for the blown and stopped there. Glad you hit 300K, great job. Love the videos.
👍 Thanks so much! Good luck with the rest of the project!!
Excellent job! Nice guy. I am presently reinsulating my 1912 house including the attic. Before I started the old insulation hardly covered the floor joists in the attic!! No wonder it was cold! I am fitting 2" foam then 1.5" between the beams then on top 1.5" foam between the cross board like the ones you installed here. I will then install another layer of 2" before putting the 3/4" plywood over top. This will make a nice chillout room in the attic along with lots of storage area. 2" (R11) + 1.5" (R8) + 1.5" (R8) + 2" (R11) = 7" of insulating foam boards with R38 insulation value.
Oh awesome. 300 K!! Congratulations bud!!! ❤️❤️
What a great project! You're really reclaiming every inch of space!
Thanks, Pat! Yeah I was really excited when this one was done. The walls really start closing in on you when you have a kid and they grow out of everything and need somewhere to put it until we can pass it on to someone else. Thanks for watching!!
A little tip I learned that won’t slip the wood like it did on your small block is to snip the tip of the nail before drilling and it won’t slit. Thanks for sharing. You did a great job on the storage space.
Thanks!
Hammer the tip of the nail first to blunt it. Also stops splitting wood.
I did a similar thing in my attic. If you have large air leaks to the living space, you may get condensation on the osb in the winter. Otherwise, I think the insulation works better with the osb on top. It is best to stop the air leaks but you could drill a few small holes in the osb if you notice a problem.
Hi The Fixer, You Are Very Good At What You Do, Every Woman Should Have A Fixer Like You In Their Life.🤗💛
What a sweet comment Phyllis! BTW, I'm almost sure his name is Jason, but don't quote me 😊
Hey, Jennifer. Actually it is Matt! 😁👍 Thanks for watching!
@@jenniferbassett3001 You're welcome!💙
CONGRATULATIONS !!! I think most of your Subscribers would agree with me when I say you Sir, could make a video just stirring paint, or something equally mundane, interesting!
Seriously, I have enjoyed your videos, and I believe that no matter how much a person thinks they ‘know,’ they should always be able and willing to learn something new. I have picked up a few ideas and tricks from your videos. I worked for 20 years as a Custom casework installer and trim carpenter, in another season of life. I can only imagine what people new to DIY can glean from your videos. So don't underestimate the value of your content.
Best to you and Stay safe and Healthy this New Year!
Hey man!
Thanks for this tutorial! I just did my loft all by myself and your video really helped me a lot! Thank you!
Wow, 300k! What an achievement! I remember when you were under 50k. Wasn't that long ago, actually. Thanks for all the great stuff I've learned along the way! Love your channel!
Man I've been watching and subscribed since your bathroom remodel and you never disappoint. So much inspiration! Keep up the good work!
same!
Thank you for this informative video! Congratulations on reaching 300k+ Subs!
I remember helping my grandpa add insulation to the attic in their house in Conneaut, OH, right on Lake Erie. It was my job to bring the bags of insulation up two flights of stairs and then hand up the bags because he didn't want me on the pull down attic ladder. Now the attic rafters already had insulation there and they didn't use the attic for storage so he just laid it down on the existing floor up there. That was the winter of the ice storm (1988/1989) that knocked out power for a week. We kept the house warm with candles and hurricane lamps. Grandma also baked a lot of bread and cookies and other delicious foods since the stove was gas.
Thank you for sharing, Susan! And thank you for stopping by!!
@@TheFixerHomeRepair I've been a subscriber since the bedroom remodel. Loved the built ins and how you kept the hardwood floors and salvaged what you could. The to do list never shrinks when you own an older home. I should know, the home we are currently in was built in May 1900.
Congrats on 300k, I started my own channel, for restoring shoes and home repair stuff
Congratulations!
Love your reclaimed space. Neat work
Your subscribers are growing so fast. I assume more people in your surrounding area have heard about you so I’m sure you have more jobs now. Either way you deserve what ever comes your way. You are entertaining while explaining how to do work around our house correctly.
Congratulations! My favorite channel, and I’m always happy to see new videos!!
This is great! Smart…. Storage is so needed! You are very good and a great teacher!!!
I loved the I-Beam idea, came out great!! Again, congratulations on the 300K subscribers, looking forward to so many more videos.
Congratulations on hitting 300K! I like your videos a lot so I'm not that surprised you made it this far. You will go a lot further too. As always, excellent video. Keep up the good work and I will be here.
Thanks so much, Jim! I really appreciate it!
My New Years resolution: IF YOU BRING SOMETHING IN, SOMETHING HAS TO GO OUT!!
Hello glimmer
Congratulations to 301.000 subscribers. Really enjoy your work. Greetings from the Netherlands
You're my favorite YT home renovator. I don't have my own home, but I would like to some day. I have learned so much from your channel. Cheers and positive vibes from Texas!
That is amazing to hear. Thank you so much, Kellyn!
Great work. Congrats on 300K, learned a lot of nice tips from your videos.
Thanks so much! That is awesome to hear you learned something. Really appreciate you letting me know! Please keep watching and I will teach you as much as I know! Thanks again!
This same project is on my to-do list once I finish the electrical and re-plumbing work and was contemplating how I was going to tackle it to get the proper insulation.. like your method and just may be how I go. thank you
great video and great channel. Got my first home 5 years ago and I gleam lots of useful info from channels like this :)
Amazing. Thank you. Congratulations on 300,000!
Great Job Matt. I’m envious of your knowledge and craftsmanship.
Thanks, Thomas! Keep watching, learning and doing! That is all it takes!
Congratulations! I look forward to seeing what's next.
I've watched many of your previous vids.....always joy your time lapse......should your Family ever move from this place,the new family will get a quality well built home.......congrats on 300 thousand...... hope you get many more......excellent project......❣️🤗❣️🤗❣️
Congratulations! Love your videos- very informative and interesting to watch. Thank YOU for sharing your skills and knowledge. ❤️
Love every video! Glad you plan to keep doing them. I like you keeping nice & neat.
Dude, I love your videos. They have been so helpful to me as I take on projects. Much love from California!
Thanks for making this video. Looks exactly like my attic and now I'm ready to do the same thing. Well done!
Simple and easy explanation - I am surprised there isn't one which used this method so far
Congrats.... You deserve that and more. I love your videos. Down to earth affordable solutions for the everyday family.🎉🎈
Congratulations on your 300K so deserved 🍾🥳 and happy New Year to you Mr Fixer and all your subs! 💋
Thanks so much! 😁 and happy new year to you!!
Super cool project and very inventive choices you made to solve the problem. Great addition to your awesome channel
I did a form of this in my attic, if only so I could get to either gable end to put in spotlights and a fan. My R-49 was already up there so I did 2x3 from one kneewall to the other and then ran a central upright to the overhead truss. Then I just did some basic 1/2" plywood catwalks with stiffeners on each side. So I used a lot less wood, but I had to because my structure does not have a lot of extra capacity. Good work
Hey that works! Thanks for checking out the video!
Glad I stumbled onto this video, we have a similar situation in our house we got except the entire floor aside for a 3'x3' square. Pretty sure it's 2 layers of r30 running through the whole attic. Gonna go do some measurements now and plan for the spring time list
Did this in my attic about 20 years ago but I simply built what was essentially 2x6 deck framing sections and ran it perpendicularly to the existing ceiling joists. Those I-beams seem to be a lot of extra work in build and in fastening to the ceiling joists. By building traditional 16” OC frames in sections small enough to maneuver in the attic, I did not have to attach them to the ceiling joists. I simply laid them in place and screwed the next one to it. Filled the cavities with insulation and covered in 8’x2’ strips of ply. Be sure to staggered the joints on the ply for a good strong floor.
So you did one large frame secured to the ceiling joist, & didn’t have to secure the middle supports to joist, just attached them to the frame you built?
@@27photogger I laid a 2x6 perpendicular to the existing attic joist then attached 2x6’s to it 16” OC. Slid that into place and attached the other 2x6 end to the ends of the 16” OC “joists”. I was able to adjust this new structure to be square and in place, then filled it with insulation before attaching the plywood. Then on to the next section. I secured the sections together but did not secure them to the existing attic joists as this is just storage space and I was not concerned about squeaking. The plywood decking holds everything together. Haven’t had any issues and picked up some great storage space.
And I am proud that I have subscribed to your channel. I have learnt a lot from your videos. Congratulations on hitting 300k subscribers 👏. You are such a gem with a very polite and friendly attitude.
Majdi from Australia
That is very nice of you to say and awesome to hear. Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS! GREAT JOB!
Thanks a lot, June!
Speaking of cutting... I had the same too-small attic door problem, so I lengthened the opening by cutting out another foot in the ceiling. To pretty it up I replaced the trim and the cover wood with a piece big enough for the new opening. Then of course the remaining problem with getting 4x8 sheets up there was finding help ;)
Congrats! The attic looks great!
I've been racking my brain on how to do this to my attic, great idea!
Congratulations Mr. Fixer🥰 on your 300k subscribers.
Oh my word I love this channel more! How nice to give us great content as a celebration 🎉 keep making them and we’ll keep watching!
Thank you so much! 😃
Great video as always and congrats on 300k!
Congrats on 300k! You videos are so informative and helpful. I’m happy that you’re continuing with new projects in 2022. Great job 👍
I'm a DIYer and I like what I saw here on the first video of your's that I've seen. Good job in your attic! Oh, Subscribed!!
Congrats on the 300k! So awesome!
"Stop. Hammer time." 😆
Great idea! and also congratulations on your growth - now 490,000 subs! (2 years after your 300K - very fast growth!)
Helpful as I'd like to claim extra space in my new home but first I need to lose a lot of cross beams that take up tons of the attic space that I never saw in my family homes growing up. I'm thinking of walling off the attic section of the garage from the rest so the temp can be controlled better since the garage attic is not insulated like the rest of the house. Thank you again for sharing this.
Congrats on 300K!!....Enjoy the channel!
Awesome to hear! Thank you!
Right On @ 2:30.. about making sure attic is engineered for the additional weight. Glad you mentioned that
Yes! Very important! Thanks for checking out the video!
Loved this video! Yes, lumber prices are crazy!
there's a new product in the uk and Australia which basically is a platform on top of the exiting beams with room for extra installation + for air-flow underneath; and a tonged-n-grove 3/4" base above it all for walking/storage/floor .. looks/sounds like a great option now
Awesome! 300k!!! I really appreciate your educating me!
Have absolutely enjoyed all the vids and super happy too for the success of the channel .... one of the best here on RUclips man! Cheers!
Thanks so much man! Means a lot!
Great content as always. Thank you once again for sharing and teaching.
You are definitely on your way to having 1 billion subs! You definitely deserve it. You’ve helped me out many times and your work always motivates me to continue! Thank you and congratulations on the 300k!!!
First video I’m seeing. Love it! Subscribed
Love to watch you work…enjoy your extra space♥️
Awesome to hear! Thanks, Darlene!
The attic looks great! The video, as always, was terrific! 👍🏼
Thanks, Jodi!!
Congratulations my friend. I appreciate you so much I have learned a lot from your channel and I love the way that you explained and teach..... Hugs
Nice Truck, glad to see you upgraded!
Love it. Congrats on 300k!
Thank you, Edatron! I appreciate it!
Did exactly the same thing in my own loft had to raise the floor approximately 6" and used cheap CLS timber (internal wall Barton's) that was 3x2 so effectively built multiple lengths after making some simple jigs to ensure all was cut and screwed in the same place. I layed them at 90 degrees to the ceiling joists to spread the load across multiple joists.
Since splitting was a concern, you could have turned your “studs” on their sides and nailed them in being their dimension was the same. Cool project, looks great!
Congratulations!
Great job as usual!
Congratulations on your 300k!!!! ♡
Congratulations on the milestone! Carpenter's daughter here, and Dad has gutted/rebuilt several houses. Love watching you make an older home more beautiful and livable for today's lifestyle. Just curious--what do/did you do for your "real" job? Congrats again! (How's the little one?)
only several? as a carpenter for 10 years now ive gutted and rebuilt way more than several houses
Very cool. I've been pondering this project for a long time.
So awed by you and your abilities
Well done Mate !!!
Great video. I love your motivation!
One of my favorite channels….
That is amazing to hear. Thank you! 😁😁
Congratulations 🎉👏 to the 300,000 subs.
need more storage space!excellent work!
Great job, you have also given me a good idea for a project! Thank you 🙂
You haber beautiful and warm home. Much better warm now 🙂👏👏
Looking for tips on this type of diy and this was very helpful! Thank you!
Love your channel! Congratulations on reaching 300K subscribers!
Hello shana
This is sweet. Trying to wrap my head around doing this on a 45 degree slant vaulted ceiling.
Nice Job!
And Gratz to the 300k!
Thanks so much!