Because of this the space is able to supporting heavy loads.
Elevated attic walkway.
This is because the horizontal chords are the strongest part of the attic.
We need at least 33 inches to get above all duct work in attic.
Access is required to.
Question from sandra of salt point new york.
The attic walkway is constructed so that sits above the horizontal chords of your attic.
The attic walls and flooring are unfinished.
The floor must extend beyond the insulation so that the insulation is properly covered.
That creates a problem in support for storage floor and only using support walls below.
Attic space often houses systems that are integral to the running of the home such as air conditioning units water heaters and furnaces.
House is a open floor plan so not a lot of support walls below.
How to provide walkway in attic with blown in insulation to access air conditioner and for extermination purposes.
Lan to use 2x4x36 upright screwed to ceciing joist every 24 to hold 2x6x12 s up above duct work.