My daughter is unhappy with her room she always has to share it when guests come over and sleep in my other daughters room. She was thinking about living in the attic if that was possible. My attic doesn't even have a floor it just has those wooden bars across it. Is this possible to make it liveable for her?
2007-09-16 02:58:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Well, I would suggest calling a contractor or something, to put in a floor and a door and stuff, then you can just decorate it :)
2007-09-16 03:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Delfy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, indeed it is, IF you are willing to do the work. You need to insulate the space between those roof rafters, and the inside of the roof rafters. I recommend the highest "R" factor insulation that you can find. If there is room enough, you might even consider a small bathroom for her. Getting to the plumbing in an upstairs bathroom should not be difficult, but you might need some help to do it properly. For her floor, you need at least half in, to 3/4 inch plywood. An interior covering over the roof rafters would also ne a good idea. Dividing walls could be simple 2.4 frame with interior/exterior sheet rock. If you can, and for her well being, a dormer window would also be nice. Putting in a dormer window would require opening up the roof to install this kind of window. A skylight that she can open, but with a lock that is not easily broken might be a less expensive option.
2007-09-16 03:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but, I would have a contractor come in and give you a rough estimate at what you need/cost and for building supplies.. If you are handy or your spouse or you know any handy people this would be a good project.. You could lay down a subfloor/floor and put up dry wall/paneling for the walls.. You would probably depending on the pitch of the room cut access panels behind the paneling/drywall to access "storage". I lived in an rebuilt/redone attic and it was awesome ! The walls were a thin paneling but, nice... I had two bedrooms/ a bathroom and there was plenty of storage for out of season items ! I LOVED that bedroom ! Just be sure that any insulation that is/was put down is sealed/not bringing in any kind of toxic dust... good luck
2007-09-16 03:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing to consider is if your ceiling will handle the weight. You'll need a permit as electrical work will need to be done as well. Have the city/town inspecters do a pre inspect and they will let you know if it can be done. I'm sure big cracks in your living room/kitchen/bedroom ceilings would not be something you want in your home. That's what will happen if it can't carry the weight.
These types of things can always be done, but at what future expense? I'm sure your daughter has friends that she will want to show off her room too. And you get 4 or 5 girls up there and they get excited and start jumping up and down and such. You'll be able to watch the cracks form in your ceiling.
You'll need at least one window up there as well. This will have to be a certain size as per code and will be the escape route in case of fire.
Get a permit or go to your permit issing place and check first as to what your requirments are before you even mention this to her. You'll get a big eye opener but it's nice to know.
2007-09-16 04:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by albertaguy7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 13:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by bockoven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋