fire code says you have to have an access hatch to attics. the best thing for attics is insulation as they are outside of the houses venalation system (ussually). if you need storage space so bad built an outbuilding or better yet cull your crap. iv seen peeps with rotting molding "treasures" from the 70s. blow in more insulation toss the crap and live freer w/ lower heating bills
OK, now about attic insulation...
Feb 14, 2006
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THAT'S where you put the HEAVY stuff -- as near as possible to being over load-bearing whatever (walls, columns, ...).
Just like if you're going to put a bunch of heavy stuff on a table (temporarily), you put it over a leg.
Likewise if you're going to (make sure wife isn't watching!)
*sit* on the table or whatever. :-)David
A "little" stronger?
No, a LOT stronger.
Mind-experiment:
Yardstick supported at the ends by two tables.
Plus a hook, string, and weight.
Question: by what factor can you increase the weight (without breaking the yardstick) by hanging the weight instead of at the middle of the span, one inch from an end?
Two inches?
Five inches?
ZERO inches?
David
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