[shcisamax]

As we continue to load boxes, I am beginning to wonder if they will all come down. Anyone have any idea how much weight a Lantana attic will hold or is that a question for the builder? Any guesses?

[Redrok]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

As we continue to load boxes, I am beginning to wonder if they will all come down. Anyone have any idea how much weight a Lantana attic will hold or is that a question for the builder? Any guesses?

Definitely a question for the Builder.

[Gerald]

I agree talk to the builder.

[CarGuys]

And let the rest of us know the results.

Thanks

[CaptJohn]

That's really a question for a structural engineer.

[chuckinca]

Correct - the builder's design structural engineer.

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[Golfingnut]

I have put in an attic ladder and have stored approx 2 thousand lbs on ply wood laid over the 2x4s in my garage. My bet is the attic storage inside the house would be stronger than in the garage; however, I have no concern about overloading the attic in the garage with a meer 2000 lbs.

[mulligan]

I believe you will find that, unless "attic trusses" were specified, the design load for the bottom chord of the trusses equals their own weight plus the ceiling system (drywall). Be real careful how much you load the attic.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by mulligan

I believe you will find that, unless "attic trusses" were specified, the design load for the bottom chord of the trusses equals their own weight plus the ceiling system (drywall). Be real careful how much you load the attic.

That sounds like information from a man that knows: I have always loaded them very heavy without any problems over the years, but that does not mean that I was safe. I hope this thread gets a difinitive answer from an expert.

[mulligan]

You might be able to get "real" numbers from the design dep't at Romac on rolling acres rd. They supply/manufacture most of the trusses used in TV.

[shcisamax]

While I am at it, I would not store photos because of the humidity but do you think stuffed animals and baby clothes would be affected? How about oriental carpets? And Mulligan is clearly the guru

[hotrodgirl]

I have stored many things in my attic in Boynton Beach in the Space Saver Vacuum bags. I have some quilts, books, kitchen items. They stay safe and unaffected in the bags, but I definitely would not store any photos just because of the heat. I have taken down and opened the quilts and they still smelled freshly laundered. Remarkable!

[dkrhardy]

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

I have stored many things in my attic in Boynton Beach in the Space Saver Vacuum bags. I have some quilts, books, kitchen items. They stay safe and unaffected in the bags, but I definitely would not store any photos just because of the heat. I have taken down and opened the quilts and they still smelled freshly laundered. Remarkable!

I think that is the best. If you store clothing , etc without the vac bags, I'm very sure the humidity would cause you problems.
Don

[graciegirl]

bear in attic - Bing Images

[jimbo2012]

There are basically two types of truss used, not being there can't say which is used.

Many people have mention attic stairs so I assume many R storing stuff up there.
It must be noted that is you put any decking up there you should NOT crush the insulation, in fact there should ideally be air space between same.

You can use plywood or strand board, but to save weight and make it easy to get thru your attic stair opening if you go to HD have them cut the pieces into 3 equal parts about 16" x 96" and space them apart for air circulation and better coverage.

The garage has a span of about 20' so be mindful of that if anything is heavy, it is better to place that stuff over interior walls if you can for better support.

The first type light storage is design for 20 pounds per square foot (PSF) to the bottom chord.



The other type is a true attic truss for heavier loads upto about 35# per sq',

you can clearly see the bottom chord is bigger like a 2x6 or 2x8.

So if you have this type it can support more weight than the first type.



Bottom line don't overload spread out the boxes in my unprofessional "guess" you should be ok.