The attic is the space at the very top of the house or building. In most dwellings, this part is used for storage purposes but there are a lot that you can actually do in that part of your house. If you decide for an attic renovation to turn into bedrooms, the ideas are endless as long as you follow the basic rules in doing such.
Inspection
In any kinds of major renovations, you must first get the proper permit before you can proceed with a plan. In order to go through this process swiftly, you must be prepared for the battle with the right facilities and must also abide according to building regulations.
Seek out the help of a local inspector to measure the available space in the attic if those would be enough to be given the permit once you’ve decided to turn it into bedrooms. Make sure that there is the right headroom and there are spaces that can be provided for additional ventilation and other safety measures.
Look out for damages in the area, however big or small. Check out the walls for cracks and other damage. Keep the support system sturdy. Remove rusty pipes and make sure that everything in the vicinity is safe. Read the rest of this entry »