If your garage attic has a floor plywood or osb and enough space for you to stand up chances are you have trusses suitable for an attic lift.
Diy garage attic storage.
Cut 2 x 10 ledger boards with a miter saw.
Attic or storage trusses on the other hand are designed to support extra weight.
Here is an example for just a small space between rafters.
You definitely do not want to step through your ceiling and adding the flooring may be all the storage area you need.
You will always want to check the walls for wires and pipes in addition to studs using a stud finder.
Each project is simple easy enough to put together and aesthetically pleasing too.
Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient.
Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic.
Create a stable floor.
Vents and ducts can be easily rerouted.
We set out to tackle diy attic storage and attic flooring and things got a little more adventurous than we expected.
The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots.
If you re not certain whether your attic can bear the load it s best to consult a structural engineer.
Place ledger boards along the back wall and nail them into the studs to anchor the new loft.
It is really easy to lay down sheets of plywood between the rafters.