Temporary Attic Walkway

Fastdeck is ideal for stadium turf protection tent events portable walkways military shelters emergency tents and more.

Temporary attic walkway.

The attic walkway is constructed so that sits above the horizontal chords of your attic. Because of this the space is able to supporting heavy loads. The intent is to lay down the boards and the ends should attach to a ceiling rafter. The surface itself just has to be strong enough to handle your weight along with tools and gear.

This is because the horizontal chords are the strongest part of the attic. Ensure that the end of the first plywood sheet lands on a piece of 2x leaving enough room to position the. Use fastdeck in any situation where one needs a layer of protection from the ground. An attic walkway doesn t have to be pretty or expensive.

Building a nonpermanent walkway protects the grass and ground from getting ripped up. Some communities will allow homeowners to do their own construction but they are still subject to. The floor must extend beyond the insulation so that the insulation is properly covered. We used leftover plywood scraps to build ours an attic walkway also needs enough support.

Attic flooring intended for a living space must be installed in compliance with building codes. Ultimately a temporary walkway will protect both users and the ground underfoot. Place the first plywood sheet on top of the 2x structure starting by the attic entrance.