Pros And Cons With Making Attic Space All One Piece
Unventilated attics are common where roof assemblies are complex and it s difficult to create a sealed ceiling plane.
Pros and cons with making attic space all one piece. An attic bedroom can be a strikingly unique space with interesting corners angles and architectural features. Unfortunately an attic can also be cold small and may reduce ventilation for the house. A stair designed with an intermediate landing and two runs needs about 8 feet on the lower level. Enlarging an existing stairway or adding a new one will affect spaces below.
Poorly insulated ducting can cause heat loss in colder months and the loss of conditioned air in the summer in vented attics. However it can also cause problems. Converting the attic into a functional living space adds value to your property and whether you need a guest bedroom a space for a teenager a playroom or storage space the space under the roof can be used in many creative ways. Figure out how you re going to get up and down from the finished attic space.
A straight run stair will chew up 10 to 14 feet of floor space.