Specifications often require the contractor to leave extra materials for future repairs. Handling them properly closes the job cleanly.
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What attic stock is
Extra flooring, ceiling tiles, paint, wall coverings, fixtures and other items left for future repairs.
Read the specs early
Each section may require a percentage or a quantity. Order it with the main material so it matches.
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Same lot
Tiles and carpet from a different lot may not match. Buy attic stock with the original order.
Labeling
Label each box with the product, color, lot and where it was used.
Storage
Agree with the owner where it will be stored and deliver it there, not to a random closet.
Documentation
List all attic stock in the closeout documents with quantities and location.
Owner sign-off
Get a signed receipt. It proves the requirement was met.
Subcontractors
Make attic stock part of every relevant subcontract.
Example
A contractor on an office project bought attic stock with the original flooring order. Two years later, the owner replaced damaged tiles with a perfect match.
Common mistakes
Forgetting it until the end, buying from a different lot and leaving it without labels.
Getting started
At the start of the project, list every specification section that requires attic stock and add the quantities to the original purchase orders. Create a turnover checklist with storage location and owner sign-off.
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Frequently asked questions
What is attic stock in construction?
Attic stock is extra material, such as tile, ceiling panels, carpet, paint and fixtures, that the contractor leaves for the owner to use for future repairs, as required by the specifications.