At least half of your attic space must be 7 feet high by 7 feet wide with a total of 70 square feet.
How to make use of attic space.
Most attics will need a sub floor to be laid that you can build on top of.
If your attic stairs take up a great deal of floor space in the room you may want to update them so.
How to make the most of your attic space insulate it.
Indoor air conditioning unit.
Codes vary from place to place but the rule of 7 for using an attic as an actual room typically applies.
Measure perpendicularly across the existing floor trusses.
Access to attic storage.
Add ventilation for improved circulation.
Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of where you want to place the flooring.
The space where the wall meets a sloped ceiling is not typically high enough for standing or moving about in but it can make a cozy sitting area.
Place a chaise with a low back or no back at all.
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Whether you plan to use your attic an extra bedroom home office playroom or home gym it should be.
Best way to cool an attic.
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All of the other tips listed below are good for cooling down an attic so that the rest of your house doesn t.
Wire the attic for electricity.
Remove any existing loose or blown insulation in the attic.
Use a builder s vacuum to get all of the small pieces.
Insulating and wiring 1.
If you want to use your attic on a regular basis or to store large items you may need to enlarge the access opening and install an access ladder or drop down stairs.
Seal cracks and gaps.
Lay a sub floor if necessary.