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Posted on 4/18/17 at 9:53 am to AlxTgr
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my man rating is probably 3/10.
fify
Posted on 4/18/17 at 9:57 am to LCA131
quote:Stairway is NOT straight, but it's wide AF.
I sure hope his stairway is also a straight shot AND he has no turns on the hallway leading TO this standard door....
Posted on 4/18/17 at 10:17 am to AlxTgr
Also, if you're worried about the look, after hitting it with a sander, you could seal it:
Of course, I would do all of this outside prior to screwing it down. You can touch up spots in the attic, but not enough ventilation to apply sealant unless you're wearing a respirator.
Of course, I would do all of this outside prior to screwing it down. You can touch up spots in the attic, but not enough ventilation to apply sealant unless you're wearing a respirator.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 10:26 am to AUsteriskPride
OK, so plywood it is. Thanks to the poster with the stagger pic. OT comes through again 
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:00 am to AlxTgr
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OK, so plywood it is. Thanks to the poster with the stagger pic. OT comes through again
tOT saved me a ton of time with the rec to cut lengthwise. it wouldn't have occurred to me otherwise.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:06 am to madmaxvol
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I'm liking what I'm seeing.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:09 am to Jester
What kind of attic insulation do you have? Under the roof deck or in the ceiling cavities. If it is in the ceiling cavities, you need to make sure you don't compress the shite out of it to put down your decking. For a proper attic floor install, you would typically install a 2x4s perpendicular to the joists to provide a full cavity width for proper insulation. Attic insulation is absolutely critical to an efficient, comfortable home.
ETA - I see you said most of this is over unconditioned space, so that's not a worry there. Just something to think about in places where you need insulation over conditioned space.
ETA - I see you said most of this is over unconditioned space, so that's not a worry there. Just something to think about in places where you need insulation over conditioned space.
This post was edited on 4/18/17 at 11:14 am
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:13 am to Jester
That looks like it would hurt my feets.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:14 am to AlxTgr
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That looks like it would hurt my feets.
Not gonna be any worse then the gnarly splinters you get from wood. Besides, I forgot you were playing Bear Grylls up there.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:23 am to Jester
May put down some outdoor carpet for putting practice as well. And a disc golf basket.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:32 am to AlxTgr
How much stuff do you plan on putting up there? Ceiling joists typically aren't designed for carrying large loads. I'm not saying you can't store stuff up there, just take into consideration the weight you intend on putting up there. If you put too much weight you can crack the sheet rock on your ceiling or cause your ceiling to bow and worst case scenario cause your ceiling to cave in. the cracking and bowing may not happen right away but over time it will appear after a few seasons.
Just playing white devils advocate here.
Just playing white devils advocate here.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:43 am to Emteein
I already have stuff on that second floor that's heavy as shite. Like a weight machine. Nothing going in this part will be heavier than what I can carry. I mostly want it to be able to move around better when we do store or retrieve stuff. A friend of mine recently fell through his, and I'd like to avoid that.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:44 am to AlxTgr
travertine
Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:45 am to AlxTgr
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A friend of mine recently fell through his, and I'd like to avoid that.
Well, just stay out of his and you will be fine.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 12:00 pm to AlxTgr
1/2" plywood. If you're attic entrance is narrow just rip the sheets to the proper width.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 12:08 pm to AlxTgr
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my handyness rating is probably 3/10
Overstatement of the year. You are a weak 1/10. Buy a sheet of plywood and have a young teen show you how to cut a piece of wood.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 12:29 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Plywood. and don't waste your money on tongue and groove. Just use ply clips.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 12:34 pm to Maniac979
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Just use ply clips.
These are not designed fort support...merely for proper spacing. T & G runs the length of the plywood and is better. Neither is called for in this application.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 12:45 pm to Maniac979
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Plywood. and don't waste your money on tongue and groove. Just use ply clips.
Depending on joist spacing, that could lead to an unstable floor. Tongue and groove OSB is cheap, and will allow for more evenly distributed weight.
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