Above The Top Floor Attic

Attics are a top pick when homeowners decide to gain some extra storage or add a guest room but not all attic flooring structures are up to the task of supporting the weight of a new living space.

Above the top floor attic.

An attic may also be called a sky parlor or a garret because attics fill the space between the ceiling of the top floor of a building and the slanted roof they are known for being awkwardly shaped spaces with exposed rafters and difficult to reach corners. Attic joists that are made from 2x8s may be acceptable for building your attic floor but because every room is variable there are no absolutes. An attic sometimes referred to as a loft is a space found directly below the pitched roof of a house or other building. You ll have to construct a wooden frame or sub floor with boards 16 inches apart to provide extra support for the floor.

You also need to ensure that the joist spacing is adequate. Attic dek flooring provides additional storage space that supports up to 250 pounds making it easier than ever to get those cluttered spaces organized. To floor an attic you ll need to install a sub floor for support before laying your plywood floor. First you ll need to measure the area you want to floor so you can calculate how much wood you ll require.