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Attic Conversion |
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Thinking About
Starting an Attic Renovation?
If you are thinking about an attic renovation you are among the many
homeowners who want to expand the usable space in their home.
Renovating an attic is especially popular in older homes, where
attics are much more common than in newer home designs. Another
reason why attics are attractive remodeling projects is that the
basement area of many older homes is not suitable for such a
project, causing the homeowner to turn upward for more options.
Before diving into detailed planning for your attic renovation, it
is important to first take a close look at the structural aspects of
your attic to determine if renovation is even possible. Most local
building codes require at least ten feet of headroom directly under
the ridge line and at least seven and one half feet of headroom over
at least 50% of the attic floor space. The roof construction is also
critical to whether or not you can renovate your attic space. A roof
supported by a great deal of “X” or “W” shaped framing means you
will have a hard time creating usable space in the attic because all
of that framing has to remain in place. If, however, the roof is
supported by cross braces that create a lot of open area in the
attic then you are on the right track.
Attic Renovation
Another important structural consideration is the floor of the
attic. Remember that the attic floor is also part of the ceiling
structure for the rooms below so you have to make sure that
structure is strong enough to hold the weight of using the attic as
living space. If the floor joists are not strong enough then you can
end up with cracked or sagging ceilings, and perhaps even sections
of the ceiling that actually collapse. The best way to assess the
strength and suitability of your attic structure is to consult with
a professional who has the training and experience to tell you
everything you need to know right up front. Once you are assured
that the structure is adequate, you can move right on to complete
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Filling the Gap- Attic Staircase Insulation
It’s quite possible you’ve gone
to a lot of expense to properly insulate your house including
walls and around windows. Yet, if you’re like most homes,
there’s still a major leak in the house around the attic
staircase. You should install attic staircase insulation in
order to reduce your utility bills and prevent the loss of
heating or air conditioning.
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Attic Insulation Information:
It Can Save You Energy and Money
Looking for attic insulation information is a smart choice
whether you are thinking of starting an attic conversion, or
are trying to make sure you are not losing energy because of
poor insulation. If you’ve seen a rise in your energy costs or
you simply have noticed a chill in the air of your home, it
could be your attic insulation that's the culprit. Your attic
can be the greatest place for energy loss. However, with
proper attic insulation information, you can make better
choices in terms of creating a more comfortable home. Here’s
what you need to know.
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Can You Install Attic
Insulation?
Many homeowners try to install attic insulation on their own –
often with positive results. But when you’re trying to decide
whether to install attic insulation on your own or not, you
need to consider three major sticking points: time, cost, and
safety. By taking the time to consider each of these ideas,
you will find the right answer for you and for your home.
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Do You Need an Attic Ladder?
If you need access to your attic, an attic ladder might be the
perfect solution. However, this is not the best fit for
everyone. Before you make your choice, try to determine how
often you will need to go into the attic as well as the space
you have for the ladder itself. In some cases, you may find
that stairs are actually a better choice. An attic ladder can
help you add more accessibility to your home, but only if you
take some time deciding on the best one for you.
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Bathroom Additions Bring New Life To Your Home
For ideas on bathroom additions, you don't have to go to an
interior decorator or professional designer. You can achieve a
new look for your bathroom quite easily by looking online or
watching decorating shows on television.
Bathroom additions such as the following can add new life to
your bland bathroom and make your space more useful and
appealing.
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Glass Tiles for Energy Savings – Poor Conducting Makes Great
Cents!
Not too many people consider glass tiles first when remodeling,
yet there are ways to use glass tiles for energy savings. In
fact, the increasing popularity of glass tiles in the home is
directly related to environmental issues. There are many
companies that are making glass tiles out of recycled glass.
It takes less energy to make a new tile from recycled glass
then it does to produce a new tile from scratch. In the home,
glass tiles can be used as extra insulation on the wall or
floor while adding a decorative touch.
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