Good point.The plus side to this would be its got to be easier than fighting a sheet of plywood.
Good point.The plus side to this would be its got to be easier than fighting a sheet of plywood.
Nice work brother. Are you in the construction business?I'd remove the insulation down to the joist in the areas you want to use for storage and install plywood or those grates. If the insulation is lacking, I'd use mineral wool (Roxul) for higher performance so you don't lose much R value and compared to fiberglass, much better air sealing.
I'm just finishing up my attic for more storage and went this route. Pulled all of the blow in, fiberglass batts, re-ran some wire, added lighting and switches, then filled with Roxul batts, plywood, padding, and carpet on top so it's easier on my knees. Bins slide easily as well. This was a big project but the halfass insulation job made it an easy decision for me. I can't comment on the attic grates and can't imagine how many things I'd drop through it and get pissed about. Also redid the stairs and insulation leading up.
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Well done. Is that an insulated door leading to the stairs?I'd remove the insulation down to the joist in the areas you want to use for storage and install plywood or those grates. If the insulation is lacking, I'd use mineral wool (Roxul) for higher performance so you don't lose much R value and compared to fiberglass, much better air sealing.
I'm just finishing up my attic for more storage and went this route. Pulled all of the blow in, fiberglass batts, re-ran some wire, added lighting and switches, then filled with Roxul batts, plywood, padding, and carpet on top so it's easier on my knees. Bins slide easily as well. This was a big project but the halfass insulation job made it an easy decision for me. I can't comment on the attic grates and can't imagine how many things I'd drop through it and get pissed about. Also redid the stairs and insulation leading up.
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What an awesome job you did. You spared no expense to do it right the first time. That is probably way beyond what most homeowners with attics might do (like me!), but you've created a very well insulated, well lit, clean/comfortable attic storage space. Is there a reason why you didn't insulated the ceiling portion? I know heat loss isn't really an issue with what you've done, and it doesn't appear that the attic space is heated. Do you know what to expect, temperature wise, during winter days in the teens?I'd remove the insulation down to the joist in the areas you want to use for storage and install plywood or those grates. If the insulation is lacking, I'd use mineral wool (Roxul) for higher performance so you don't lose much R value and compared to fiberglass, much better air sealing.
I'm just finishing up my attic for more storage and went this route. Pulled all of the blow in, fiberglass batts, re-ran some wire, added lighting and switches, then filled with Roxul batts, plywood, padding, and carpet on top so it's easier on my knees. Bins slide easily as well. This was a big project but the halfass insulation job made it an easy decision for me. I can't comment on the attic grates and can't imagine how many things I'd drop through it and get pissed about. Also redid the stairs and insulation leading up.
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Thank you! Mech. Engineering actually. I diverted my attention to house renos 6 years ago and really enjoy it, minus how much time it really takes to do it the way I want....Nice work brother. Are you in the construction business?
I’m in the aviation maintenance business
Just a solid MDF Lowes door. Better than hollow but I could back it with insulation as wellWell done. Is that an insulated door leading to the stairs?
Thank you Bob! I say I overkill things but then I tell myself that it's how things should be done to justify it lol.What an awesome job you did. You spared no expense to do it right the first time. That is probably way beyond what most homeowners with attics might do (like me!), but you've created a very well insulated, well lit, clean/comfortable attic storage space. Is there a reason why you didn't insulated the ceiling portion? I know heat loss isn't really an issue with what you've done, and it doesn't appear that the attic space is heated. Do you know what to expect, temperature wise, during winter days in the teens?
Again, awesome job!
Any more info or links to these?I have sensorpush brand sensors all around my house and garage to keep track of temps and humidity
Any more info or links to these?