Attic Grow - Input Appreciated

[bpeezy]

Whats up CanCom...Big fan and longtime reader here. Only had experience outdoors and a few inside dealing with flouros. I decided to finally go and get myself some of the best AutoFlowering Strains I could find choosing: Diesel Ryder, and some AF great white shark from LowLife. I also decided to upgrade my lighting situation and purchased a 400w hps setup. I finally got this attic done, piecing together the floor little by little, as the hole in the entrance is very narrow. Any input on anything I can do at this point in my growroom would be greatly appreciated. I plan on starting a grow journal once I germinate n get things going.

:noel:

Much thanks

-BP

[anyjungleinguy]

Hey there, Setup looks nice, I am doing a similar set up soon, Just curious about how are you gonna maintaine the temp in there? Also what about bugs etc?

Cheers.

[cayugacanIBus]

hows it goin? i love great white shark im smokin it now:stoned::thumbsup:

[Buckten]

i dont have any experiance with attic growing
but i know insulation is a bitch
u might want to see if it harms ur plants at all
and look into ventilation

[perpetr8r]

will the insulation suck up all the moisture?

[genuine]

I think temperature control is going to be your number one issue.

I had so many issues over the winter...and now I'm trying to maximize production through the spring as I'm scared of summer time/ heat issues for the summer time.

heat of summer...hot and then add 600 watts of HPS, plus MH on the veg side... I would suggest you try to box in a small area, like 5ft square, insulate the hell out of it, and set up A/C as part of your airflow. If you have it in the house you might be able to tap into a duct, but concern over spreading odor through out the house....

Then there is the situation with heavy ass water up attic stairs. If possible to plumb in a drain or run a hose up there....but I know alll about carrying heavy ass resevoirs of solution in my (current) low tech world, discourages proper cycles of change...if you are in hydro of any form. That said, soil I think would be more resilient to temp issues of heat and cold.

Good luck!! keep us posted