How To Work In An Attic

If you were to remove all the insulation you would see the drywall or plaster of the ceiling below nothing more.

How to work in an attic.

While i m sure there s a manual out there somewhere on the subject in my 28 years i haven t found one. No one wants a tripping hazard. Robert from winnipeg manitoba asks about the safety of walking around in his attic first let s be sure not to fall into the room below. Prepare to get dirty.

You see insulating the attic doesn t just come with comfort. Not only to do your work but also so you can move safely. Gather all your tools and supplies before you begin to minimize trips in and out of the attic. Tips for working in the attic have a plan in place.

Converting your attic into usable finished space can increase the value of your home by maximizing the available square footage. If your attic has lighting then you re all set. Be sure that the work area is well lit by using a drop light and keep a flashlight handy. How to walk in an attic with blown insulation.

All too often your shadow will fall on the area you want to work on so extra lighting will make the job. 2 drink plenty of water prior to working in the attic. If you are not going to remove the insulation you. In either case it s really handy to also bring along a flashlight.

It is held in place by the ceiling joists which inside the attic become the floor joists. Fortunately this is the problem we will try to address today. So just based on my experience and what i teach my guys here s 5 golden rules of crawling around an attic. Work in the attic early in the morning or late in the evening when the outside temperature is lower and the sun is not directly overhead.

The key to any successful home improvement project is adequate planning. You have to be able to see.