IMPORTANT: Depending on where you live, unfinished attics can get very hot and/or very cold. Consider your specific climate when determining what can be stored in your attic. Non-porous & non-biodegradable items like plastic, metal, ceramic & glass will fare the best in long-term attic storage.
its not depending where we live. It's a guarantee that it will get very very hot. Even a sunny 80F day can make the attic go into the 120s just because of solar gain.
Came across this video after watching the Lowes video on "How To Add Ann Attic Pulldown Ladder". I almost passed this video over but I am glad I didn't. It's simple and informative. I just wish my attic was this well laid out, clear, and used the rolls of insulation batting. (someone did the "Blow In Insulation" and I HATE dealing with the LOOSE insulation). After you get the "between-rafter" insulation installed, the pieces of plywood (that act as a floor) is a great idea for almost any part of the attic where you will "possibly" ever be stepping, and/or storing boxes. It can get to some extreme TEMPs in an attic so if you have a standard, basic rectangular-shaped, box style house, with ventilation louvers on each end, you might want to go to motorized louvers with a PUSH-PULL, air flow design. Especially in the summertime, to "move" the hot air OUT of the attic. Many of the active ventilation louvers are "Temp Controlled" and move air out only when a threshold TEMP is reached. They then shut off when temps drop below the limits set for the cooling fans. Loved the simplicity of the video, with no "fluff" added.
I like these storage ideas, especially the tiered shelving to fit with the roof line. Im in Nebraska, so I store more in my basement than my attic, but many of the ideas transfer. Can you show some innovative garage storage next? I've got a tight garage that barely fits 2 cars! And also has to hold bikes, lawn and snow equipment, other outdoor kids toys, and a freezer chest. Help!
I just stack the storage bins atop one another. Worked well until my wife put 100lbs of holiday decorations on top and everything shattered and smashed into a trillion pieces 🤣
Idea 3 won't work with the way it's shown. The newly added vertical 2x4 support beams are added to one side of the roof rafters, then putting the horizontal 2x4 on one side of the roof rafter won't line up with the newly added vertical 2x4 support beam as the horizontal 2x4 will be flush against the roof rafter and the other end will have 2" of space from it to the newly added vertical 2x4. Notice how they won't show you the vertical connecting to the roof rafters and the horizontal connecting to the roof rafters at the same time.
Not if the insulation is at or below the height of the rafters. Then you wouldn't get any compression. Even if there is some compression from the insulation being above the rafters a little bit, the plywood would further add some additional insulating effect.
All of these comments about not using an attic for storage due to heat, moisture, bugs, insulation, etc...if you don't plan to store stuff in your attic, then simply don't watch this video. Some of us have no storage options at all, other than the attic. We have to use what we have, and could use some tips for organizing it all.
The clear bins are not a good advice though. Usually clear bins are made of a different plastic type than opaque bins... They will melt away during summer temperatures. Ask me how I know. I still use them, but the lid does not close now because the bins are so warped due to heat.
Yup....No insects(sic), not humidity...the storage of perishable fabrics, paper goods and books just love such an environment. And lets not forget the temperature extremes - most things love that as well! Furniture dries out, joints fail - making it easier to pack and move in pieces! Sorry, but unless the area is well insulated and temperature and humidity controlled, few things endure well for long in an antic.
Forget storage in the attic. As commented below, temps, humidity, and insects can wreak havoc with your stuff. Start decluttering so you won't need attic storage.
I"m not comfortable with the image of loose insulation still visible in the video. Either the attic is a place a person can hang out in long enough to make improvements and move things around, or it isn't. Breathing fiberglass particles is not healthy and I would not recommend people spend any time in that environment unless it relates to some other essential aspect of the home.
IMPORTANT: Depending on where you live, unfinished attics can get very hot and/or very cold. Consider your specific climate when determining what can be stored in your attic. Non-porous & non-biodegradable items like plastic, metal, ceramic & glass will fare the best in long-term attic storage.
its not depending where we live. It's a guarantee that it will get very very hot. Even a sunny 80F day can make the attic go into the 120s just because of solar gain.
Awesome advice
I just want to say a big massive thank u for making such a video like this so useful
Came across this video after watching the Lowes video on "How To Add Ann Attic Pulldown Ladder". I almost passed this video over but I am glad I didn't. It's simple and informative. I just wish my attic was this well laid out, clear, and used the rolls of insulation batting. (someone did the "Blow In Insulation" and I HATE dealing with the LOOSE insulation).
After you get the "between-rafter" insulation installed, the pieces of plywood (that act as a floor) is a great idea for almost any part of the attic where you will "possibly" ever be stepping, and/or storing boxes.
It can get to some extreme TEMPs in an attic so if you have a standard, basic rectangular-shaped, box style house, with ventilation louvers on each end, you might want to go to motorized louvers with a PUSH-PULL, air flow design. Especially in the summertime, to "move" the hot air OUT of the attic. Many of the active ventilation louvers are "Temp Controlled" and move air out only when a threshold TEMP is reached. They then shut off when temps drop below the limits set for the cooling fans.
Loved the simplicity of the video, with no "fluff" added.
Very good ideas to increase storage space!
Fantastic job Jason! I didn’t know it was possible!
Great ideas and seem easy to implement. I've seen him on HGTV before! He knows his stuff.
Great job, one of the best ideas I have seen.
Great ideas! 👍🙏♥️
Very useful ideas! Thank you
Great ideas!
Make sure your attic is free of moisture or ventilation issues, then store away!!! 👍🏼😊
🎉 this was actually so helpful. I want more!
This is great thx!
like the shelf and rafter box ideas, just don't store anything that can melt up there lol (at least not hre in GA). like the new video host too
Thank you : )
I like these storage ideas, especially the tiered shelving to fit with the roof line. Im in Nebraska, so I store more in my basement than my attic, but many of the ideas transfer. Can you show some innovative garage storage next? I've got a tight garage that barely fits 2 cars! And also has to hold bikes, lawn and snow equipment, other outdoor kids toys, and a freezer chest. Help!
Can I just hire someone from Lowe’s to do this for me please 🥰
I just stack the storage bins atop one another. Worked well until my wife put 100lbs of holiday decorations on top and everything shattered and smashed into a trillion pieces 🤣
Lol that attic is huge and has full sized windows. That's just a standard room at this point.
It was a set, sure, but the idea was to present ideas because of anglular aspect of a roof.
a trick: you can watch movies at InstaFlixxer. Been using them for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Dayton Alvaro Yea, been watching on instaflixxer for years myself =)
Idea 3 won't work with the way it's shown. The newly added vertical 2x4 support beams are added to one side of the roof rafters, then putting the horizontal 2x4 on one side of the roof rafter won't line up with the newly added vertical 2x4 support beam as the horizontal 2x4 will be flush against the roof rafter and the other end will have 2" of space from it to the newly added vertical 2x4. Notice how they won't show you the vertical connecting to the roof rafters and the horizontal connecting to the roof rafters at the same time.
Just need a piece of 2x4 to shim it.
Great video! One question though, what do you do if you find a Byrd in your attic?
Like Larry Byrd?
When installing plywood to the rafters as floors, do you loose R Value due to the compression of the insulation batts?
chelin7023 yes
Not if the insulation is at or below the height of the rafters. Then you wouldn't get any compression. Even if there is some compression from the insulation being above the rafters a little bit, the plywood would further add some additional insulating effect.
All of these comments about not using an attic for storage due to heat, moisture, bugs, insulation, etc...if you don't plan to store stuff in your attic, then simply don't watch this video.
Some of us have no storage options at all, other than the attic. We have to use what we have, and could use some tips for organizing it all.
The clear bins are not a good advice though. Usually clear bins are made of a different plastic type than opaque bins... They will melt away during summer temperatures. Ask me how I know. I still use them, but the lid does not close now because the bins are so warped due to heat.
Thanks for info...
3:20 don't worry, no one noticed the mistake :)
Yup....No insects(sic), not humidity...the storage of perishable fabrics, paper goods and books just love such an environment. And lets not forget the temperature extremes - most things love that as well! Furniture dries out, joints fail - making it easier to pack and move in pieces!
Sorry, but unless the area is well insulated and temperature and humidity controlled, few things endure well for long in an antic.
Some home warranties are void if you have storage in the attic. Dont do it.
Go with a different company 🤷🏽♂️
Read the small print
Forget storage in the attic. As commented below, temps, humidity, and insects can wreak havoc with your stuff. Start decluttering so you won't need attic storage.
"3/4"" plywood, besides the extra weight, how much money does Lowes thinks the average DYI homeowner has?
Don't give me ideas Lowes!!!!!
I"m not comfortable with the image of loose insulation still visible in the video. Either the attic is a place a person can hang out in long enough to make improvements and move things around, or it isn't. Breathing fiberglass particles is not healthy and I would not recommend people spend any time in that environment unless it relates to some other essential aspect of the home.
that studio attic is aint no real attic.
Wow! Someone did figure that out!
Praise the Lord !!!!
It’s Christmas not holiday 🙄
You only decorate for Christmas?
C'mon man we have to make it friendly for everyone so they don't get insulted 😂😂😂.