Safely Walking Through Attic Beams

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Safely walking through attic beams.

Not only will you save time by making fewer trips but you ll have less of a chance of falling through the joists. The idea is to save you time so you re not going up and down the stairs for tools. 4 control the mess. View all posts by the bug doctor this entry was posted in safety and tagged falling through an attic how do i walk through an attic how to inspect an attic how to safely crawl in an attic pest control.

Above all be safe. Additionally a lightweight disposable coverall gloves and hat can keep itchy and irritating insulation off your skin. If you were to remove all the insulation you would see the drywall or plaster of the ceiling below nothing more. If your attic joists won t bear the weight necessary to finish out a living space but the engineer cleared them to support floor decking for light storage you can install inch plywood or.

Wear knee pads to help prevent pain associated with crawling on attic joists. Same goes for your boxes. If you try to stand on the ceiling you could poke a hole in the drywall and fall right through. The entire process of sealing your attic will be made easier if you take the time and effort to wear the right gear.

Spread an old sheet beneath the attic steps to catch insulation and dust that falls. If your attic doesn t have a floor you can gingerly walk on the edges of the wood ceiling rafters the ones that support the ceiling of the rooms underneath your feet or you can lay a couple of pieces of sturdy plywood.