Garage attic storage can be a nice addition to any garage that has attic space between the roof rafters and the ceiling joists.
Above garage attic storage.
If you have a garage then you might want to create a little bit of attic storage above it.
Before you start this project though consult a knowledgeable building professional to make sure your rafters are rated for the extra loads.
How to use attic storage in a garage.
Then one day while working in the garage it dawned on me that there was a huge unused space right above me.
Typically garage attic joists have 16 or 24 inch centers which are measured from the center of one joist to the center of the next one.
The biggest problem with these types of spaces is load capacity.
Super simple shelves and plastic bins make an easy economical system.
The new insulation rests about 12 above the ceiling joists so there wasn t a good way to lay down flooring for storage without sacrificing the efficiency gain from the new insulation.
Access to attic storage.
First a truss a manufactured roof system is designed to support the roofing above and the ceiling below.
To answer your question the garage attic is not a good area for storage.
If the trusses of your garage roof cannot support an attic you will find that holes will develop in the ceiling of the garage.
To maximize the overhead garage storage space above garage rafters install attic decking panels to create a useable and accessible surface for storage.
Utilize the wasted space in your garage attic to store old furniture christmas decorations camping gear and other items you do not use every day but cannot.
Storage space in an attic garage does not require the insulation or finishing touches of building a room there so it s relatively inexpensive to build this storage space.
If you want to use your attic on a regular basis or to store large items you may need to enlarge the access opening and install an access ladder or drop down stairs.
Here s one you can build yourself.
Here are some more garage storage solutions.