How To Lay Attic Boards

Place a strip of caulking at every junction where the foam boards will have to meet the support structures of the attic.

How to lay attic boards.

Step 1 measure the area closest to the attic door to determine if a whole sheet can be used or what the first cut must be. Measure the space around. Lay a block of wood along the outer edge of the board and tap it with a hammer if the tongue and groove connection creates too much resistance. Walk to one end of the attic by carefully stepping only on the wooden ceiling joists.

Measure the space where you want to lay the floor. Measure cut and fit infill pieces as you go to complete the run of boards. Wear long sleeves and pants since. Place a 2 inch by 3 inch board.

Preparing your attic 1. Put on work gloves safety glasses and a dust mask before entering the attic. Slide them into position with gloved hands the cut edges can be sharp. When laying out for the first sheet keep in mind the distance between the joists as well as their thickness.

Two sheets will meet over a single joist so each will have only half the width of the joist for nailing. Call professionals to determine if your ceiling can carry the load. How to lay attic flooring on top of fiberglass insulation 1. Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of where you.

The next step involves cutting out the foam boards according to precise measurements. Place the furring strips on the wall carefully making sure they are aligned in a straight plane with one another. All fixings to the joists or rafters should be done by screwing the panels down.