If the attic joists are not adequate one way to strengthen the floor for live loads is to sister the old joists.
Strengthening loft floor for storage.
I have standard 2x4 rafters and want to use it just for storage and i am worried they are not strong enough.
A trussed roof has a lot of extra support via the web timber frame work the criss cross timber frames in your roof usually the ceiling joists are part of the actually trussed roof frame so they are already very strong and never really require any added support if the new storage floor system being added is designed to distribute the weight evenly.
First off basic floor plan of the loft.
Loft boarding can increase the floor space in your home by up to 50 and using a fitted loft ladder will offer a safe and easily accessible storage space.
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Total loft dimensions are 5 2m left to right 7m front to back.
Strengthening attic joists for live loads by sistering.
How to ess your attic storage potential.
Sistering is the process of adding a new joist next to each existing joist.
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The more storage space your home has to offer the more value is added to you home.