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billethkid 08-23-2013 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Jejuca (Post 731905)
Florida homes don't have basements.
We had a floor put in the attic space over the garage and have used it foe storage since we moved in 10 years ago.

There has never been a problem using the common sense approach to what will survive the heat.

For us, the homes offered in TV have /had enough store age space, hence oversized garage with attic space...no problems.

btk

rdhdleo 08-23-2013 12:09 PM
We've been here 11 years and within a year installed stairs to the attic and later a solar attic fan. We store all our Christmas stuff including tree and lights up there plus odds and ends. Never had a problem. Just use common sense, no candles no pictures as people have stated. We always use heavy duty plastic storage container that the lids fit tight on.

cgalloway6 08-23-2013 12:49 PM
Your snowblower.

Jejuca 08-23-2013 01:55 PM
We have lived in Florida for 25 years (on a beach until recently) and always store things in the attic. I agree that plastic containers are best for storing things.

PattyPan1 08-23-2013 07:05 PM
My husband, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


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Originally Posted by laceylady (Post 731630)
We are currently snowbirds but will be 'frogs' soon. We are bringing boxes of pictures, knick knacks and some things that we hope to store in our attic in Sanibel. We have extra insulation to 36" but no attic fan. Do we need an attic fan to store things in the attic? I am just concerned about the temperature, coming from WA state, where this is not an issue. Thank you for your advice.

asianthree 08-23-2013 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by PattyPan1 (Post 732100)
My husband, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
how often do you bring him down

SyrNancy 08-24-2013 05:56 AM
Do you folks who mention bugs spray for pests?

bigallis1 08-24-2013 08:34 AM
Besides the extra insulation, I think an attic fan is a worthwhile investment. Better for storage and help keep the garage temp down. I like to work in my garage.

Quote:
Originally Posted by laceylady (Post 731630)
We are currently snowbirds but will be 'frogs' soon. We are bringing boxes of pictures, knick knacks and some things that we hope to store in our attic in Sanibel. We have extra insulation to 36" but no attic fan. Do we need an attic fan to store things in the attic? I am just concerned about the temperature, coming from WA state, where this is not an issue. Thank you for your advice.


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