This project adds energy efficiency storage space and possibly an additional room to your home.
Attic crawl space conversion.
You ll need a skilled contractor for either project.
To convert your attic to living space you cannot provide access via a ladder.
Unlike many basements attics are dry and being free of major appliances e g the furnace they are also quiet.
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.
Provide a minimum of 6 8 of headroom the entire walking length of the stairs.
If you plan to turn your attic space into a bedroom you ll have to have at least two exits.
Another exit could be a window.
In order to turn your attic space into living space the ceilings must be 7 feet from the floor.
Completing an attic crawl space may appear daunting to home improvement novices but it requires little more than basic carpentry skills.
Attic conversion has fit the bill for countless homeowners over the years.