No Attic Access To Addition

The house doesn t have any access so i m trying to figure out how to add.

No attic access to addition.

The good thing about an attic is you can inspect roof leaks and correct insulation flaws. It s in atlanta and when it s over 85 degrees the ac runs continuously. Otherwise you have provided easy access for theft through the attic access openings of any adjacent units. As long as i can remember attic access has been required in most municipalities.

This attic was divided into three zones. Converting the attic into a functional living space adds value to your property and whether you need a guest bedroom a space for a teenager a playroom or storage space the space under the roof can be. The only square footage stipulations that must be followed are at least half of the ceiling must reach seven feet and the attic must connect to a stairway. When the attic becomes part of the home to be heated and cooled open wall gable vents and roof vents are no longer feasible but the underside of the roof the sheathing and rafters can still.

1960 split level with low pitched roof. A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom. The interior is beautiful the beams and 2 x 6s are stained and polyeurethaned. There are minimum opening sizes specified by code but codes don t sound like one of the i.

What your attic probably does not have is a set of code compliant stairs. Be aware that if you decide to add an attic access hatch or fold down ladder it should be lockable. Even if you find a way to insulate the flat ceiling you have all of the disadvantages of an attic with none of the advantages. 4 if the house is mid century modern style with a flat or shed roof there may be no attic.

As far as home addition projects go an attic has unlimited potential. 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. I need to get into the 1st floor s attic space to add insulation. To convert your attic to living space you cannot provide access via a ladder.

Your attic may presently have a fixed ladder a pull down ladder or no ladder at all. There is only rolled roofing felt and one layer of 2 x 6 between the sun rain etc and the living room. Once these requirements are met you can take advantage of that extra square footage and turn it into a bedroom home. There is no attic there is no insulation whatsoever.