Expanding Attic Space

A well designed attic is that great place to spend some quality time with your family.

Expanding attic space.

400 square feet of 3 by 16 inch insulation. It also covers a 15 by 15 bedroom and 5. An attic bedroom exploits roof space previously devoted to high school yearbooks and nesting sparrows. That s because they require structural modifications.

How to increase attic height step 1. Converting an attic to a living area yields a modest return on your investment. Looking for a simple expansion that ll give you more space in your home. 48 liner feet of closet shelf.

It ll create the additional headroom you need to make a comfortable living space an extra bedroom studio or playroom. But an attic bump out is also the most cost efficient way gain maximum usable space. A new dormer in a cramped underused attic might just be the ticket. Natural pine wood floors anchor the room and also lend to the classic look.

We won t kid you adding a bump out to your attic expansion plan will bump up the cost by a lot. Some homeowners choose to install diy dormers to increase their attic ceiling space. Rafter roof framing or truss. Plus a bump out is a great way to add windows and that gets you more natural light and fresh air.

14 sheets of beadboard. Measure the square footage and ceiling height at various locations. Adjust figures according to the measurements of your attic. To meet the building codes 50 percent of.

At least half of your attic space must be 7 feet high by 7 feet wide with a total of 70 square feet. Go up into the attic and observe what type of roof supports you have in your home. Four sheets of inch osb oriented strand board 16 linear feet of berber carpet. Reclaiming the space under your roof also avoids many zoning and easement concerns common chores when adding onto a house.

Making use of attic is a perfect idea to expand your living space however we often ignore it. The 49 438 price tag for the average attic renovation includes a 15 foot long shed dormer which increases headroom over a large portion of the attic floor. So next time when you complain the room is too small don t forget that designing an attic can create more living space within your home. 80 square feet of 6 by 16 inch insulation.

Pull down stairs won t work for an attic room so you must add a permanent staircase. 50 linear feet of baseboard. Dormers not only expand your attic and provide much needed light but they also add major curb appeal and make your home look larger. More seating will make the room seem bigger and it provides more functionality.