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Old 01-25-2023, 05:39 PM
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Hi all,

I've read some instances where storing luggage in the attic space melts the wheels. Is this a common occurrence? Does it happen in all attics, or those with (or without) the radiant barrier?

I have a few pieces of soft side (and some hard side) luggage that I'd be bringing down with me, but will they get damaged being stored there? Am I safer just wrapping them in plastic and storing them in the garage proper?

Thanks!

Kevin
Storage space is limited for all of us. Far as I know no one has a basement, I so miss mine.
Where to store things? Realize heat rises. Your garage, hot as it is, is cooler than your attic.
Access to the attic is also limited. Most of the fold down staircases are not very safe. Power staircases are available for like $3,000. Wrapping them in plastic? Fabric, old bedsheets are a better choice. Depending on the plastic the luggage is made of and the plastic used to wrap they can amalgamate-stick to each other.

Have you considered under the bed?