What can you do with an old attic?

Check out the inspirational photos below and get designing.

Do you need another bathroom in your house?
Make it a home theatre with a few love seats.
Install skylights for a cool view.
Make it fun by adding a swing to the rafters.
If you’re particularly athletic, you can turn your attic into a rock climbing gym.

Is it worth it to finish my attic?

Converting your attic into usable finished space can increase the value of your home by maximizing the available square footage. If your home is smaller than other homes in your area, or simply lacks the necessary amount of storage or living space for your family, finishing your attic is a relatively inexpensive way to increase your usable space.

How big of an attic do you need for a house?

Any living space in a home needs to have at least 7 feet (2.1 m) of clearance from the floor to the ceiling, and there needs to be at least 70 square feet of space available, at least 7 feet (2.1 m) in each direction. At least 50 percent of the attic space must have 7 foot (2.1 m) clearance.

What to do if your attic is not up to code?

An easily accessible window counts, or some other variety of exit from the attic. Install a dormer if your attic isn’t up to code. If you’re committed to finishing your attic, but the measurements just don’t add up, you can consult an architect to design an expansion if you’re willing to get into a much bigger project.

Is it possible to have no ventilation in the attic?

Without baffles (blinders that prevent outside air from crossing over the vent), a ridge vent may create almost no ventilation at all. Gable vents may circulate air through only a small percentage of your attic.

What are the rules for an attic remodel?

Take note: Begin with Code: Building code positively rules attic remodels. From minimal floor space to ceiling height, a host of regulations will guide your remodel. Rafters vs. Trusses: Rafters, mainly found in older homes, lend themselves to attic expansion.

What happens if you have an unconditioned attic?

When an unconditioned attic space is remodeled into living space, the position of the insulation has to change, bringing the attic inside the building envelope. Any unconditioned attic requires ventilation. Without some means of ventilation, moisture and (in summertime) heat can accumulate to undesirable levels in the attic space.