Anonymous
08/20/2023 23:20
Subject: Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
The only time anyone went into our attic was when we needed a quote to add insulation.
Anonymous
08/20/2023 21:16
Subject: Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is this a thing we should be doing or be paying someone to do (annually)? If so, who would be the right type of person? Our attic is very treacherous given the complete lack of flooring and fiberglass flooring.
Be careful going in there. I know three people who fell though as there was loose or inadequate flooring.
OP here - yes, I posted here because neither of us are comfortable walking up there. I meant fiberglass insulation, not flooring.
If there’s no flooring, you CANT walk around up there. You have to step on the joists only.
People fall through because they step on the ceiling drywall.
OP again. I know that! Teetering on joists is what I meant by treacherous. I am well aware that drywall cannot support a person walking on it.
Anonymous
08/20/2023 21:01
Subject: Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is this a thing we should be doing or be paying someone to do (annually)? If so, who would be the right type of person? Our attic is very treacherous given the complete lack of flooring and fiberglass flooring.
Be careful going in there. I know three people who fell though as there was loose or inadequate flooring.
OP here - yes, I posted here because neither of us are comfortable walking up there. I meant fiberglass insulation, not flooring.
If there’s no flooring, you CANT walk around up there. You have to step on the joists only.
People fall through because they step on the ceiling drywall.
Anonymous
08/20/2023 20:41
Subject: Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Is this a thing we should be doing or be paying someone to do (annually)? If so, who would be the right type of person? Our attic is very treacherous given the complete lack of flooring and fiberglass flooring.
Be careful going in there. I know three people who fell though as there was loose or inadequate flooring.
OP here - yes, I posted here because neither of us are comfortable walking up there. I meant fiberglass insulation, not flooring.
Anonymous
08/20/2023 20:02
Subject: Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
Anonymous wrote:Is this a thing we should be doing or be paying someone to do (annually)? If so, who would be the right type of person? Our attic is very treacherous given the complete lack of flooring and fiberglass flooring.
Be careful going in there. I know three people who fell though as there was loose or inadequate flooring.
Anonymous
08/20/2023 15:29
Subject: Re:Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thinking for leaks or animals. Unnecessary?
Just poke your head up and shine a flashlight around.
Anonymous
08/20/2023 15:20
Subject: Re:Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
OP here. Thinking for leaks or animals. Unnecessary?
Anonymous
08/20/2023 15:19
Subject: Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
I have owned three houses and never done this. If there are squirrels living up there, you’ll know.
Anonymous
08/20/2023 15:10
Subject: Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
What maintenance checks do you need? My roofer went on the roof, never in the attic.
Anonymous
08/20/2023 14:51
Subject: Routine maintenance checks in attics without flooring
Is this a thing we should be doing or be paying someone to do (annually)? If so, who would be the right type of person? Our attic is very treacherous given the complete lack of flooring and fiberglass flooring.