Seal cracks and gaps.
How to make use of attic space.
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.
Use a builder s vacuum to get all of the small pieces.
Whether you plan to use your attic an extra bedroom home office playroom or home gym it should be.
Measure the space where you want to lay the floor.
All of the other tips listed below are good for cooling down an attic so that the rest of your house doesn t.
Best way to cool an attic.
How to make the most of your attic space insulate it.
If your attic stairs take up a great deal of floor space in the room you may want to update them so.
Lay a sub floor if necessary.
Access to attic storage.
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Write down the measurements after you take them.
At least half of your attic space must be 7 feet high by 7 feet wide with a total of 70 square feet.
Most attics will need a sub floor to be laid that you can build on top of.
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Wire the attic for electricity.
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.
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.
Remove any existing loose or blown insulation in the attic.
Place a chaise with a low back or no back at all.
Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of where you want to place the flooring.