Finishing Basements And Attics

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Finishing basements and attics.

Finishing basements and attics has become a popular way to expand square footage and create really cool and unique spaces. Putting up walls and ceilings finishing attics and basements dividing a big by philip w. Projects and practical solutions for converting basements into livable space black decker complete guide. When done without proper planning or adherence to local building codes it can actually reduce the value of your home or stall a sale.

Do you have a large unfinished space upstairs that is used largely for storing holiday decor and old junk. Apr 4 2017 explore stephanie rucker s board basements attics followed by 271 people on pinterest. Why not turn your hot dark attic into a new bedroom or bonus room. So if you re planning to get a few years of use out of it the investment might make more sense.

Raleigh area attic bonus room finishing renovation. A finished attic weighs a lot more than boxes of off season duds. See more ideas about home house design finishing basement. Hire an engineer to inspect your house s foundation and framing to ensure they can carry the extra load.

Finishing the attic into liveable space nets an average of 9 3 out of 10 joy score or sense of happiness the owners have upon completion on nar s renovation report. For the right home and market a finished attic can feel like a cherry on top of the property. Free shipping on qualifying offers. Have a pro check the structure.

It gives homeowners the opportunity to have fun and go over the top with a space in ways you generally wouldn t in other existing rooms in the house. Make it right attics and basements. Black decker the complete guide to finishing basements. Payne hardcover 7 47 only 1 left in stock order soon.

919 673 9452 raleigh 336 308 4584 greensboro. Finished attics protect valuables from nc heat and cold throughout the year. Things you ll need rolled insulation razor blade knife staple gun with staples electrical wire electrical outlets plywood or composite sub flooring drywall drywall tape drywall mud mud blade paint paint brushes outlet and switch plate covers caulking baseboards flooring wire fasteners for insulation. If your home is on a small lot and your family wants more space without moving finishing an attic could be the right move.

At a minimum you may need to strengthen the attic s floor joists which are often too shallow or spaced too far apart for the job.