Frequently Asked Questions - Attic Storage Solutions

Q	A board is nailed down on top and across several of the truss members. Do I remove these?
A	No! Never modify any part of the existing roof framing. The Infinite Attic system allows the plywood to slide between the attic trusses and under any obstructions.

Q	How do I install Infinite Attic in lengths other than 8’-0” as provided in the instructions?
A	Infinite Attic can be installed to any 2'x4' increment. However, the Saddles must be placed 3” from each end of the 2x2 and the maximum Saddle spacing must not exceed 18”. Two abutting 2x2 ends should never share a single Saddle. The plywood should always rest on the 2x2 across the plywood’s entire length. The length of the plywood parallel to the trusses should never be less than 4'-0".

Q	Seems pretty sturdy. Do I really need to install the nail or screw fasteners?
A	Yes. This is the only way to safely achieve the stated capacity.

Q	Electrical wires are nailed to the side of the truss and conflict with the Saddle installation.
A	No part of the assembly or storage should rest on the wires. The wires should be relocated by a qualified electrician.

Q	The Saddles do not fit over my trusses.
A	Do not force. On rare occasions, older homes have trusses constructed using 2 1⁄2 x 4's instead of the more common standard 2 x 4’s. Your truss members are a little wider and not typical. E-mail us! Although we are not currently fabricating these special units, we will start soon if there is a demand. We need to hear from you!

Q	I only need a Saddle hook on one side adjacent to my access into the attic. Can I remove one hook?
A	Yes. Cut the horizontal leg with a hacksaw as shown.

Does my attic have capacity for storage?

Any person utilizing an attic for storage should exercise good judgment not to overload the roof framing. Current building codes dictate that residential attic trusses be designed for an occupant load at any point within the truss span. While residential attic trusses are not specifically designed for storage loading, if access has been provided by the builder to the attic, the trusses are designed with the expectation of some additional load. Minus the weight of materials, this typically equates to a maximum available load of 50 pounds per 2'x4' area or just over 6 pounds per square foot. This loading should never be exceeded since an excess load could collapse the roof and/or ceiling framing. We recommend that you contact a licensed building professional if you have an older home and/or there is any question regarding the capacity of your roof system.

Q	What happens to the R-value of the insulation if it is between the ceiling and the Infinite Attic system? Also, what if the blown in insulation is compressed by the plywood?
A	The R-value in either case is not negatively affected.

Q	Where should I buy my lumber and fasteners?
A	Almost all major home improvement stores and local lumber yards carry the specified grade of materials.

Q	Can I install the Infinite Attic System above my garage?
A	Yes! The load capacity of the trusses above attached, enclosed garages with ceiling acces typically have the same capacity requirements as the rest of the residential roof.

Q	Why should the saddles not be in contact with other metals?
A	The saddles are constructed from structural aluminum. Aluminum and steel naturally cause the other to corrode when in direct contact. In this way, the saddles should not be in contact with any truss connections, nails, storage or any other dissimilar metals.

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