# Building Shelving in Sloped Roof Attics
Things You'll Need
- Pieces of 1-by-3-inch wood, 20 inches long
- Drill
- Screws, 2 inches long
- 3/4-inch plywood
- Table saw or circular saw
Instructions
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Screw together the 20-inch-long 1-by-3 pieces to create L-shaped assemblies.
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Cut the ends of the assemblies so that they will fit against the underside of your roof when they are placed against a rafter with one leg horizontal and the other vertical. If you have a 45-degree roof, make a 45-degree cut.
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Screw one of the assemblies to every other rafter at the height where you want the shelf. If you want two shelves, you can make more L-shaped assemblies and screw two of them onto each rafter, one above the other.
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Measure the distance from the inside of the vertical member to the outside of the rafter behind it. Cut a piece of 3/4-inch plywood to this width.
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Slide the piece of plywood in between the rafters and the vertical members of the L-shaped assemblies so that it is resting on top of the horizontal members. You now have a sturdy attic shelf for storage.
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