Completing an attic crawl space may appear daunting to home improvement novices but it requires little more than basic carpentry skills.
Attic crawl space conversion.
In order to turn your attic space into living space the ceilings must be 7 feet from the floor.
Some of the structural alterations that will be done to convert a vented crawl space to a closed crawl space involve sealing vents and installing a sealed vapor barrier on the crawl space floor.
Unlike many basements attics are dry and being free of major appliances e g the furnace they are also quiet.
This project adds energy efficiency storage space and possibly an additional room to your home.
If your attic isn t 7 feet you could lower the floor or raise the attic height.
If you plan to turn your attic space into a bedroom you ll have to have at least two exits.
To convert your attic to living space you cannot provide access via a ladder.
Provide a minimum of 6 8 of headroom the entire walking length of the stairs.
This moisture barrier is extended up to the interior foundation walls of the structure.
You ll need a skilled contractor for either project.