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> We have a heat pump. The compressor is outside; the air handler is
> inside, in an unfinished attic. I.e., there is no flooring and access
> is through a "hatch" reached by a ladder.

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> I thought that if I were able to floor part of the attic, i.e., the
> areas where these servicemen need to walk in order to access the air
> handler, might this spread the load somewhat and perhaps prevent these
> dimples from forming every time they go up there?