How To Lay Attic Boards

Step 4 cut foam boards.

How to lay attic boards.

Measure the space around. Put on work gloves safety glasses and a dust mask before entering the attic. Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of where you. How to lay attic flooring on top of fiberglass insulation 1.

Slide them into position with gloved hands the cut edges can be sharp. Place a 2 inch by 3 inch board. When laying out for the first sheet keep in mind the distance between the joists as well as their thickness. The next step involves cutting out the foam boards according to precise measurements.

Place the furring strips on the wall carefully making sure they are aligned in a straight plane with one another. Lay a block of wood along the outer edge of the board and tap it with a hammer if the tongue and groove connection creates too much resistance. Step 1 measure the area closest to the attic door to determine if a whole sheet can be used or what the first cut must be. Walk to one end of the attic by carefully stepping only on the wooden ceiling joists.

Measure cut and fit infill pieces as you go to complete the run of boards. Place a strip of caulking at every junction where the foam boards will have to meet the support structures of the attic. Call professionals to determine if your ceiling can carry the load. All fixings to the joists or rafters should be done by screwing the panels down.

Preparing your attic 1. Wear long sleeves and pants since. Measure the space where you want to lay the floor.