Wanting to support the shed loft

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I bought a 10×20 wood lofted shed. One loft is just 4 feet wide and the other is 8 feet.

I’m wanting to use the 8’ loft for totes and other storage but it’s already starting to bow underneath it a bit. Now I wish I’d ordered it with the 2x6s instead of the 2x4s but didn’t think about it then.

I was thinking of maybe a couple 2x4s propping the bottom up 4’ from the back but didn’t know if that’s best or would be enough.

Any suggestions are welcome.

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Best Answer

In the same situation ( 8' span) , I glued and screwed 5/8 plywood to the bottom of the 2 X 4 s. Making something like a wide flange beam. It worked as even some furniture was stored up there ( about 7' to the peak). Plywood ,not OSB or particle board.

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