"billy bones" wrote in message
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Hey all! First time poster here but have learned much from this group. I
have a question and need to pick your brains. I want to start storing
things
in my attic but there is no heat or air cond. to it. There is two open
vents
on each side and that is it. I want to store things such as pictures,
blankets, Christmas lights and such. My question is this: what do I need
to
do to make this happen to keep these items safe from damage. I would think
the heat in the summer would be worse than the cold in the winter. There
is
no insulation except between the floor joices. I don't want to get into
heating the attic because I cannot afford that kind of a project right
now.
your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I live in Pittsburgh. cold winters and hot summers.

I live in Phoenix and only store things that can handle 170 F temps. Mostly
knocked down cardboard boxes. Pictures especially old ones high heat is not
a good idea. Your area the attic temps would be a little lower like 130 F.
Some plastic becomes pliable at these kind of temps.