Install Raised Walkway In Attic

Attic furnace walkway platform attic furnace installation must comply with you local mechanical code or imc international mechanical code if such was adopted in your area.

Install raised walkway in attic.

The first plank is placed at the entrance of the attic walkway on the first horizontal chord. We normally recommend that you place plywood over the top of the rafters creating a walkway to the a c and in that area only lay in one or two layers of unfaced fiberglass blanket on top of the plywood walkway and around the ac unit itself. Attach metal covers to electrical junction boxes and move any electrical wires out of the way or notch the frame to fit. Apply construction adhesive on one side and place it on the horizontal chord.

Here s how to go about it. An attic walkway doesn t have to be pretty or expensive. These gussets should run from the bottom of the chord to. Build a frame on 16 centers perpendicular to the attic floor joists.

Cut either 2 by 4 inch or 2 by 6 inch lumber into lengths that match the width of the plywood. The surface itself just has to be strong enough to handle your weight along with tools and gear. Cut the 5 8 inch plywood sheets to create gussets. We used leftover plywood scraps to build ours an attic walkway also needs enough support.

Screw the frame to the joists to. The lumber should be wide enough to extend above. How to make a catwalk in the attic. Cut 2 thick lumber to length for the frame.

The intent is to lay down the boards and the ends should attach to a ceiling rafter. After that screw it in place using the 2 inch deck screws.