The steeper the pitch of the garage roof, the larger a full-sized room can be inside the garage attic. Plan for floor drains and shallow funnels under each vehicle parking space.

The steeper the pitch of the garage roof, the larger a full-sized room can be inside the garage attic. Plan for floor drains and shallow funnels under each vehicle parking space.

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The attic floor may not be capable of holding the added weight of the stored items. For instance, a garage attic is generally designed to support only the weight of a drywall-covered ceiling.