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Attic conversion is the fastest way to turn storage space into living space. Once you have determined what to do, you can start planning and then implement it.

One of the things you have to work on in this room is insulation. In fact, the attic is generally not well insulated unlike other parts of the house. You will need to talk to a professional to remedy this deficiency.

There is a good chance that you will need to put extra layers of insulation, including a drywall to cover the exposed wood frame. Once these two layers have been installed, they become warm because the cold is kept outside.

As it could be too hot here in the summer, you need to provide adequate ventilation. This will extend the life of the roof and make the room more comfortable. One solution is to build a continuous ridge along the rafters of the roof. The other is to make fixed grids.

If you choose to use fixed grilles, remember that building codes require that the total area of ​​the opening be at least 1/300 of the total ventilated square footage. There are three types: rectangular, round and perforated. The most affordable of them is round.

The next thing you need to work on is the wall. You can use inexpensive drywall pieces or woodwork. Since the room is quite small, you need to add windows to improve room lighting. The wiring can surely come from a socket located one floor down.

To save electricity during the day, you can install a skylight so you can also lie down at night and watch the stars in the sky.

You should also think about flooring. You can always use wood or replace them with tiles. Since walking can be cold, one solution is to place a decorative mat on it, which will also isolate the room.

Accessibility is another element related to floor coverings and conversion of attics. If the only way here was to go through a hatch or down stairs, you will have to change it as this is forbidden. This must be changed with permanent stairs measuring 2 feet by 6 feet and provided with handrails on both sides. You can also have one handrail as long as the other side is against the wall.

To do this, you may need to do some work down by sacrificing part of an existing room or closet.

Once these three details have been worked out, you can already work on the small details. This includes placing shelves on small spaces along the walls and raising furniture. Just make sure it supports walls and floors.




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