Attic Stock

Objective  

Set guidelines for standard attic stock procedures for job closeout. 

Background  

What is Attic Stock? 

Attic Stock is any excess material that is turned over to the owner at the end of the project for future use in maintaining the building.  Some common examples include flooring, paint, ceiling tiles, HVAC filters. Attic stock can call out a specific quantity or can be a percentage of total material installed. Attic stock requirements are often found in job specifications. 

Why do we provide Attic Stock? 

Project specs often require attic stock for certain materials. Always check both the general conditions section of the spec book as well as the “attic stock” section of each spec section.  Even if attic stock is not required by the specs, it is good practice to leave excess materials for the owner, especially if these extras are going to be thrown away. 

Things to consider 

It is important to identify these items early in the project before the work has taken place.  If needed a spreadsheet is a useful tool to keep track of attic stock requirements 

Steps: 

1. Review contract documents for Attic Stock Requirements 

2. Identify quantities for each material (percentages of square footage, multiple sizes/types of filters, etc) 

3. Coordinate with owner to determine if any additional materials that are not required would also be desirable. 

4. Coordinate with owner to determine location within the project that collected materials will be stored for turnover.  Properly identify this material as attic stock so that it does not get used during punchlist work.  Note that material may need to be protected from dust and other construction activities 

5. Coordinate turnover of material from subcontractors to designated area.  Use the Attic Stock Receipt, located in Procore Forms Tool.  Inventory material to ensure proper quantity is there, and take photos for documentation 

6. Review inventory with owner’s representative, and fill out the Attic Stock Receipt and have signed by owner’s representative.  Not properly documenting this can lead to issues down the road. 

See Also: 

The attic stock process may be a part of the Project Closeout Action Plan