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Attic as a storage area

  • 21-04-2008 9:40pm
    #1
    masterwriter
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    how would one go about using the attic in new house as a stoorage area? Is there some conversion to be done first? Would you need a http://www.stira.com/

    Thanks for any tips


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  • #2
    TequilaMockingBird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,392 ✭✭✭TequilaMockingBird


    You can get packs of Attic Flooring which are nailed to the beams. Stira are handy if you want to use it alot and its a fairly easy job to install. You also probably want to get a light fitted.


  • #3
    Katzi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭Katzi


    One thing to consider where deciding to floor at attic is the insulation. I am getting my house properly insulated at the moment (will end up with 24mm thick insulation). This is the minimum recommended thickness for things like rockwool, hemp etc.

    Because of this, if you want to floor the area - AND have good insulation - you will need to raise the level of the joists so that you can get enough insulation down. Squashing insulation under attic flooring reduces its effectiveness.

    Worth thinking about before you go ahead. (I have removed everything from my attic now except for a 6'x3' area which I have raised and will use for suitcases!).


  • #4
    masterwriter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 342 ✭✭masterwriter


    Katzi wrote: »
    One thing to consider where deciding to floor at attic is the insulation..
    As a new house would it not be insulated already? Thanks for your help


  • #5
    Katzi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭Katzi


    Yes, it should be insulated. However, first check that the thickness is adequate. Usually builders will put in the bare minimum. Depends on what they used to insulate it. All I know is that compressing insulation makes it far less effective. It is the trapped air that insulates.

    I am not an expert, but know there is plenty of advice on what is the recommended level now. Duncan Stuart talks of about 400mm. being the ideal!


  • #6
    masterwriter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 342 ✭✭masterwriter


    Katzi wrote: »
    Yes, it should be insulated. However, first check that the thickness is adequate. Usually builders will put in the bare minimum. Depends on what they used to insulate it. All I know is that compressing insulation makes it far less effective. It is the trapped air that insulates.

    I am not an expert, but know there is plenty of advice on what is the recommended level now. Duncan Stuart talks of about 400mm. being the ideal!
    OK Thanks for the tips;)


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  • #7
    ports best
    Closed Accounts Posts: 612 ✭✭✭ports best


    stira are **** to be honest, absolute crap


  • #8
    Scoobydoo83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Scoobydoo83


    Can anyone shed some light on the Stira phenomenon.

    Some mixed feelings by the looks of things in the above post. Seems to be a reasonable solution to a hidden stairway.

    Any other suggestions for access to an attic bearing in mind space is minimal.


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