Loads For Attic
However if the attic is intended for storage the attic live load or some portion should also be considered for the design of.
Loads for attic. 2attic loads may be included in the floor live load but a 10 psf attic load is typically used only to size ceiling joists adequately for access purposes. A room used solely for sleeping might need to carry only 30 psf whereas a garage floor over a basement would need 50 psf or higher. In the case of 2x6 joists you can pair them up with additional 2x6 joists by nailing them together. First floor live loads have higher requirements than second floor live loads 40 pounds per square foot vs.
Virtually any attic floor can be brought up to code it s just a matter of how much. Live load on attic floor local requirements. An inaccessible attic space on the other hand might have a live load of only 20 psf. Strengthening attic joists for live loads by sistering.
Loads should be determined in accordance with this chapter. When used for storage only dead load of attic floor not floored 10 lbs. Girder load width half joist span live load on roof local requirements for wind and snow. Sistering is the process of adding a new joist next to each existing joist.