Safely Walking Through Attic

Wear knee pads to help prevent pain associated with crawling on attic joists.

Safely walking through attic.

Above all be safe take precautions to avoid a dangerous working environment in the attic. Sneakers with tread on them and can flex will provide better footing and perhaps do less accidental damage than boots. If your attic doesn t have a floor you can gingerly walk on the edges of the wood ceiling rafters the ones that support the ceiling of the rooms underneath your feet or you can lay a couple of pieces of sturdy plywood down to use as a sort of plank to get you from one truss to the next. It is held in place by the ceiling joists which inside the attic become the floor joists.

No matter where you live here are a few basic precautions and tips you may wish to consider before traipsing through your attic. This will help protect you from the insulation and other items that can easily irritate your skin. View all posts by the bug doctor this entry was posted in safety and tagged falling through an attic how do i walk through an attic how to inspect an attic how to safely crawl in an attic pest control. It is the goal of this site to inform you with his keen insights and safely guide you through your pest control treatment needs.

Additionally a lightweight disposable coverall gloves and hat can keep itchy and irritating insulation off your skin. First let s be sure not to fall into the room below. Where do i place my. How do i walk around in an attic.

1 wear protective clothing you want long sleeves and pants to prevent any dust or insulation from making contact with your skin. Robert from winnipeg manitoba asks about the safety of walking around in his attic.