Building Attic Flooring Without Crushing Insulation

How to floor an attic for massive garage storage. Tools used for this shed build are linked below (Amazon affiliate links help support the channel). 🛠️Metabo HPT Framing Nailer https://amzn.to/3Zlzllo 🛠️2000 Count 21 Degree Framing Nails, 2-1/2" x 0.120" https://amzn.to/3NWavGs 🛠️Flexzilla Air Hose, 3/8 in. x 50 ft https://amzn.to/3M6hw6U 🛠️7 Inch Speed Square https://amzn.to/3ZQJXsC 🛠️WORKPRO 6" Clamps https://amzn.to/3Zjzl5r 🛠️WORKPRO 12" Clamps https://amzn.to/4avyXXL 🛠️WORKPRO 12-Inch Steel Bar Clamps https://amzn.to/4kn89fU 🛠️MILWAUKEE 25Ft Tape Measure https://amzn.to/4bx8rOR 🛠️Milwaukee 12V Extended Batteries https://amzn.to/4qZStlb 🛠️Milwaukee 12V Impact Driver https://amzn.to/4rxKGuJ 🛠️Milwaukee 12V Sawzall https://amzn.to/4qWgU2G 🛠️Milwaukee 12V 3/8-Inch Drill Driver https://amzn.to/3Zhqstc 🛠️Milwaukee 12V Battery Charger https://amzn.to/4a8DY7f In this DIY attic flooring tutorial, I transform 800 sq ft of wasted space into a complete DIY attic storage system. If you have a messy garage and need overhead garage storage ideas, building a raised attic floor is the ultimate solution. I cover how to floor an attic with thick insulation (R-35), using DIY attic stilts and custom attic risers to bypass electrical wires and "wires from hell." This video demonstrates how to install OSB flooring in an attic, including tips on attic lighting, rerouting Romex wire, and creating holiday storage like a dedicated Christmas tree lift area. Topics covered in this DIY Home Improvement project: • Attic Flooring over Joists: How to build a level subfloor over irregular ceiling joists. • DIY Attic Risers: Using 2x4 blocks and runners to create a stable, raised platform for storage. • Garage Attic Insulation: Installing R-35 batting without compressing the insulation. • Electrical & Lighting: Splitting junction boxes for LED attic shop lights. • Structural Safety: Where to place heavy loads to avoid ceiling sag (Load-bearing walls vs. joist spans). • SketchUp Pro Workflow: Modeling an attic layout to maximize 800 square feet of space. • Small Space Storage Hacks: Building hanging shelves and scrap wood storage in tight bays. Many images used from Free Pik: https://www.freepik.com I get most of my sound effects from https://pixabay.com/ Disclaimer! Mike does stuff to entertain you, not for you to try some of the stupid things he does and get you hurt. Affiliated with Mike the Backyard Mechanic. WATCH NEXT: Attic Load Limits:    • Is Your Attic Overloaded? Engineers Don't ...   Garage Workshop Build:    • Insulate Your Garage Attic - Easy Peasy!   SUBSCRIBE for more "What Did Mike Do Now" DIY projects every Wednesday! Learn how to maximize your garage organization, master home repair, and build custom storage solutions on a budget. 00:00 The Unusable Garage Problem 01:00 DIY Attic Flooring Mistakes (Entry Section) 02:44 Attic Lighting Options 03:22 Dealing with Obstacles: Gas Pipes & Romex Wires 05:22 Wires From Hell: The DIY Riser Solution 06:57 Attic Hatch Insulation Fix 07:29 Bonus: Hanging Shelves & Christmas Tree Pedestal 09:12 Final Reveal: 800 Sq Ft Storage System 10:16 Is it Safe? Attic Load Limits & Ceiling Collapse #AtticFlooring #GarageStorage #DIYHomeImprovement #GarageOrganization #AtticStorage #Woodworking #HomeRenovation #DIYWorkshop #StorageHacks #GarageMakeover