Enlarging an existing stairway or adding a new one will affect spaces below.
Pros and cons with making attic space all one piece.
An attic bedroom can create additional space in a home and can increase the value of a home.
Attics are a top pick when homeowners decide to gain some extra storage or add a guest room but not all attic flooring structures are up to the task of supporting the weight of a new living space.
Figure out how you re going to get up and down from the finished attic space.
A straight run stair will chew up 10 to 14 feet of floor space.
A stair designed with an intermediate landing and two runs needs about 8 feet on the lower level.
An attic bedroom can be a strikingly unique space with interesting corners angles and architectural features.
Poorly insulated ducting can cause heat loss in colder months and the loss of conditioned air in the summer in vented attics.
However it can also cause problems.
Unfortunately an attic can also be cold small and may reduce ventilation for the house.