Converting Unfinished Small Attic Into Storage Area

Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient.

Converting unfinished small attic into storage area.

Don t block the ventilation though. Make sure the joists in the attic are suitable to carry weight. One way is by working within the home s existing footprint and converting the attic into living space. You ll fit more into the attic if you have layers of storage space rather than just a floor to place items on.

Convert unusable floor space you ve probably been told to watch your step every single time you ve gone into your attic but these nifty organizers transform the trusses into workable storage. On average converting an attic into storage space runs 2 000 5 000 depending on the existing state of the attic the challenges faced and the amenities desired. Decide on the size of floor and remove insulation from between joists in that area. This attic was divided into three zones.

Consider every nook and cranny a potential storage area. Calculate prices per square foot and by project. A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom. Depending on the span you ll need at least a 2 by 8 joist under foot for flooring.

If the attic has the potential to become a regular living space talk with a contractor about adding a fixed stairway. A basic pull down staircase is around 100 300 aluminum costs more than wood but a high quality pull down stair with an energy efficient insulated cover can run 750 1 000. Look for ways to work storage into the room s interior. Access to attic storage.

Built in cabinets with drawers or doors below make handy window seats. With full home additions costing 75 000 minimum and usually far higher many homeowners search for creative ways to increase living space without overly decreasing their bank account. 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 original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots.

Homeadvisor s attic conversion and finishing cost guide gives the average cost to finish and covert or remodel an attic into a living space storage space bedroom and or bathroom. Dormer addition flooring walk up attic stairs and more. If there s no room for recessed storage go the other way. Consider bumping in gap interiors douglas gibb.

To give the bathroom a spa like feel luxe features were added like a soaker tub a frameless shower enclosure a new toilet complete with heated seat and led lights marble and glass mosaic tiles and a crystal chandelier. Do not add insulation between heated spaces. Use the space between the rafters on the ceiling and along the attic walls. Here a half wall along a staircase doubles as a bookshelf next to a home office.