The bottom chord is 2x6 with it joined in the middle. I store all my items by the kitchen wall in the attic thus giving the bottom chord more support. Nothing really heavy is up there XMAS tree and decorationc, suitcases tax receipts and the like. All our photos which should NOT go up there I scanned into the computer and backed up. As for clothes I added extra shelves to the closets and store them in there. Once a year we purge the house. If we haven't used it or worn it we donate it.
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Patchogue, NY; Village of Bonita Sept.09
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