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Any tips for getting plywood sheets into attic?
Posted on 10/8/24 at 7:36 am
Posted on 10/8/24 at 7:36 am
I want to add plywood to attic for more storage. Only roadblock I have is that when my attic ladder is down, I can only fit about a 36 inch wide piece to get it up there. My options are to remove the ladder and pull a full sheet through opening, or just rip all the sheets to 36 inches instead of standard 48 inch. Anyone else experience similar or have any advice of what is better option?
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Posted on 10/8/24 at 7:44 am to Tiger328
The one time I experienced this, I cut my sheets before I brought them into the attic.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 8:05 am to Tiger328
I added some decking in my attic a few months ago, ended up just ripping the plywood in half(24") to get it up there.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 8:11 am to Tiger328
Ripping the boards to your desired width is the best way to go. Also makes the load lighter carrying it up the stairs.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 8:36 am to Brian Wilson
however you cut it make sure the edges are always on a stud
This post was edited on 10/8/24 at 8:37 am
Posted on 10/8/24 at 8:37 am to Tiger328
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remove the ladder and pull a full sheet through opening
I just unhooked the supports for the ladder and let it hang straight down.
It takes two people - one stuck in the attic, and one on the ground handing sheets up.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 8:45 am to meeple
quote:
however you cut it make sure the edges are always on a stud
Posted on 10/8/24 at 8:56 am to Tiger328
Cut them into 2x8 pieces and use a step ladder to put them in attic. ( coming from a builder).
Suggestion: I would run 2x4 fur strips along the top of joist then install decking on top.
Suggestion: I would run 2x4 fur strips along the top of joist then install decking on top.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 8:57 am to meeple
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however you cut it make sure the edges are always on a stud
Do people actually not do this?
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:08 am to Tiger328
I have 2 answers:
Sarcastic answer - take roof off
Real answer - cut in 36" pieces
Sarcastic answer - take roof off
Real answer - cut in 36" pieces
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:38 am to indytiger
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Do people actually not do this?
I could easily see a situation where someone braces it with other plywood, screwed in on top, and thinks it's good to go.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:43 am to indytiger
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Do people actually not do this?
Me when I was young and dumb
Posted on 10/8/24 at 9:44 am to Wtodd
You have to cut the same amount no matter how wide you rip it, so just rip it in half. Itll make it easier to get up there.
Depending how the house is made, you might be able to pull out some of the porch celling and slide the whole sheets up between the joists if you're bent on getting them up there whole.
Depending how the house is made, you might be able to pull out some of the porch celling and slide the whole sheets up between the joists if you're bent on getting them up there whole.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:22 am to indytiger
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Do people actually not do this?
Have you been out lately. Do you realize what percentage of the population should never leave their house and should never touch anything in that house. Probably 90%
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:31 am to Tiger328
Done this 4 times in 4 different attics and have ripped the full sheets down the middle long ways every time and have had no issues. If I need to trim around something, I either take the measurements and do it in the garage or use a saws-all and trim it in the garage.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:37 am to Tiger328
I ripped all of mine in half to get it in. It flexes a little more but works fine for basic storage.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:39 am to indytiger
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Do people actually not do this?
Previous owner of my house was a single mom and she definitely did not do this. Luckily I was paying attention and didn't fall through. When I bought the house every door knob was about to fall off because apparently she didn't know how to use a screwdriver.
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:40 am to StrikeIndicator
I see you mentioned 2 x 4 fur strips. I’m unfamiliar with most work like this, but Home Depot only has Fur Strips that are 1 inch thick. Are you just saying to use a 2 x 4 as fur strip?
Posted on 10/8/24 at 10:55 am to Tiger328
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I see you mentioned 2 x 4 fur strips. I’m unfamiliar with most work like this, but Home Depot only has Fur Strips that are 1 inch thick. Are you just saying to use a 2 x 4 as fur strip?
Buy 2x4 8ft studs ( pink lumber) and screw it down perpendicular to joist. 24” on center. Doesnt have to be perfect but allows for u to run wires under decking in the future and also strengthens the joist as you start loading them down with stuff. lol
* make all ur finish cuts in attic, use a blower to clean up.
This post was edited on 10/8/24 at 10:56 am
Posted on 10/8/24 at 11:11 am to Tiger328
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My options are to remove the ladder and pull a full sheet through opening
How difficult of a task would this be? You would obviously cut them to fit before hoisting them up, but if you have a way (extension ladder) to get into the attic without the steps, why would you not go this route?
Asking as this is a potential plan for me, plus I will need to replace my attic ladder soon anyway; so I plan to pick up a few sheets when I pull the trigger on a new ladder
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