Depending on the span you ll need at least a 2 by 8 joist under foot for flooring.
How to walk in attic space.
If you were to remove all the insulation you would see the drywall or plaster of the ceiling below nothing more.
Do not add insulation between heated spaces.
Once everything is cleared and cleaned separate everything into designated piles.
6 steps to organizing the attic.
If it doesn.
At least 50 percent of the attic space must have 7 foot 2 1 m clearance.
It is held in place by the ceiling joists which inside the attic become the floor joists.
Clean it up and clear it all out.
Separate everything into groups.
Decide on the size of floor and remove insulation from between joists in that area.
If you don t need it throw it out.
Make sure the joists in the attic are suitable to carry weight.
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While molly envisioned its 450 square foot attic as a walk in closet joel thought it fit for seasonal storage and college memorabilia.
If you are not going to remove the insulation you.
First thing you need to do is clear everything out of there.