17 things you should never store in your attic 1 cleaning products.
Okay to go in attic.
Holiday decor including menorahs fake christmas trees and associated decorations.
If you re storing any flammable chemicals whether they re used for cleaning photography or home.
Storing items in your attic is far more preferable than storing them in the basement where they may get wet think about flooding or garage where they are exposed to the elements.
If the inspector answers yes the attic is safe for a non professional to go in a professional knows how and where to walk in it to check for roof leaks an continue reading when one of my clients is buying a house i always ask the home inspector to tell the buyer whether or not the attic is one they can go in in the first place.
Span calculations for attic floors.
Store household items that you switch out depending on the time of year in your attic.
Giving it a once over clean every few years is a good idea.
And if you ve already committed to making some changes in your attic space there s never a better time to clean it out dust it down and wash it thoroughly.
Your holidays might just be a lot less merry this year if you ve been storing your decorations in.
Clean and attic in the same sentence.
Use the attic to store anything that is impervious to heat.
It is safe to say though that 2x6 ceiling joists spaced every 24 inches on center a typical arrangement found in attics will not support live loads for a bedroom office or bathroom.