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Interesting concept.
1. How are you going to use that space in the summer outside of the insulated and conditioned space? Many things, including ammo, do not like being stored in warm areas. Guns don't like humidity, either. My attic used to hit 140 degrees plus in the summer here in NC, and about five minutes was all I could stand.
2. Packed or compressed insulation loses a lot of its R value.
3. I would be very careful of the loads you are adding to the truss system. The manufactured ones are normally built to a small safety factor. A room full of guns and lead, probably not a good idea.
4. Fire egress from the multiple areas?
5. How do you protect your safe room from an intruder? Are you going to reinforce the walls?
6. Make sure that you are not keeping the attic ventilation system from working. Soffits and ridge vents need to be clear.
7. Consider the need for electrical drops, outlets, etc. in your finished spaces. Hopefully, there is no running water going in.
8. Are you able to get 4x8 sheets of plywood in? If not, you will probably not be able to get sheets of drywall in either.
Again, interesting project, not bashing, just curious. Keep us posted on your progress.
TR
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