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OT carpenters, additional decking in my attic- NSFW
Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:55 pm
I'm looking to add some additional decking in my attic to increase storage.
Should I be looking at a particular type of plywood or OSB?
Other than the obvious "dont cover plumbing vents or pinch wires" are there any concerns a DIY guy should think about?
As a token of my gratitude, please enjoy these lovely ladies
Should I be looking at a particular type of plywood or OSB?
Other than the obvious "dont cover plumbing vents or pinch wires" are there any concerns a DIY guy should think about?
As a token of my gratitude, please enjoy these lovely ladies
This post was edited on 4/22/16 at 2:56 pm
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Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:57 pm to Tigeralum2008
buy the cheapest one.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:57 pm to Tigeralum2008
#5 ftw
This post was edited on 4/22/16 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:57 pm to Tigeralum2008
If you are in the south don't attempt this in the summer. I just recently did this in the winter. I used left.over plywood. The 3/4 is what I used if I were walking in it and closer to the edges I used whatever I had left over.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:57 pm to Tigeralum2008
quote:
Other than the obvious "dont cover plumbing vents or pinch wires" are there any concerns a DIY guy should think about?
You're going to want to avoid falling through the ceiling.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:57 pm to Tigeralum2008
With that much Photoshop, it should be considered a construction zone.
This post was edited on 4/22/16 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:57 pm to Tigeralum2008
Chicks love more deck!!
Oh yea...
54321
Oh yea...
54321
This post was edited on 4/22/16 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 4/22/16 at 2:58 pm to terd ferguson
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You're going to want to avoid falling through the ceiling.
I'm scared Terd....Hold Me
This post was edited on 4/22/16 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:00 pm to Tigeralum2008
3/4" osb. FYI If your builder didn't leave some plywood up there you may have to rip it to get it up in there, or maybe take your ladder off...
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:01 pm to Tigeralum2008
Make sure to keep at least a 1" gap between the decking and any insulation. Otherwise, you'll get moldy insulation.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:02 pm to Tigeralum2008
Pics of girls working... No blacks. Way to play up the stereotype you racist.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:02 pm to LSUballs
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3/4" osb. FYI If your builder didn't leave some plywood up there you may have to rip it to get it up in there, or maybe take your ladder off...
The builder added a considerable amount of deck up there. I did not see any loose sheets.
My plan was to cut the sheets before bringing them up
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:03 pm to Tigeralum2008
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I'm scared
You should be. Either you make it between the joists and fall all the way to the floor... or you end up with a foot going through on either side of a joist and you got a 2x4 in your nutsack.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:05 pm to Tigeralum2008
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My plan was to cut the sheets before bringing them up
Rip them long ways, making 2' x 8' pieces so they'll match up to your studs/joists. You may already know that though...
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:07 pm to terd ferguson
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you got a 2x4 in your nutsack.
If he has 2 x 4's as ceiling joists (and a hundred says he doesn't) he best not be putting much up there...dumbass.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:08 pm to LCA131
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If he has 2 x 4's as ceiling joists (and a hundred says he doesn't) he best not be putting much up there...dumbass.
[img]If he has 2 x 4's as ceiling joists (and a hundred says he doesn't) he best not be putting much up there...dumbass.[/img]
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:12 pm to Tigeralum2008
Those young ladies should take a safety class before anyone lets them near a worksite.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:12 pm to roadGator
Sarcasm doesn't have to be factually correct boys...ease on up
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:15 pm to Tigeralum2008
Go with 1/2" osb. If you cut it 24"x8' like someone said, run it across the studs. If you put a joint at every stud, you'll get sagging.
You certainly don't need 3/4" for an attic.
You certainly don't need 3/4" for an attic.
Posted on 4/22/16 at 3:19 pm to terd ferguson
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You're going to want to avoid falling through the ceiling.
I have done this. It was awful. straddled a 2x6 and thought I had broken my nuts.
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