Unlike many basements attics are dry and being free of major appliances e g the furnace they are also quiet.
Attic crawl space conversion.
This project adds energy efficiency storage space and possibly an additional room to your home.
If your attic isn t 7 feet you could lower the floor or raise the attic height.
To convert your attic to living space you cannot provide access via a ladder.
You ll need a skilled contractor for either project.
Another exit could be a window.
Completing an attic crawl space may appear daunting to home improvement novices but it requires little more than basic carpentry skills.
If you plan to turn your attic space into a bedroom you ll have to have at least two exits.
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.
This moisture barrier is extended up to the interior foundation walls of the structure.