Addressing The Problem Of Your Empty Attic Renovation

Attic renovation is an undeniably appealing home addition. For as little as $10,000, this option can provide you with a whole new room, which conveniently happens to span the length of your house. There are a few other ways to add so much space, and so much value, for so little work.

But what happens if you’ve gone to all that effort only to find that you don’t use this new room? This is a more common occurrence than you might think, and there tends to be an easy fix. Simply consider these following reasons why your attic might have remained empty until now and that will help you to determine whether you should commit. 

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Reason 1: A Lack of Headroom

When you’re looking at attic renovation costs, it can seem easier to stick with a simple option like a Velux conversion that adds skylights to your existing sloped roof. There are undeniably benefits to doing this, including a significantly smaller renovation length and budget. But sticking with your sloped roof could also be the reason why you feel so out of love with your current attic space. 

The simple reality is that sloped roof conversions significantly limit storage and even headspace. This can be a problem, as you’re unlikely to use this area if you can’t store anything or if you have to bend each time you enter. 

Ideally, a comfortable attic renovation should provide at least 2.8m of head space after flooring is installed. If you don’t have that right now, it may be worth returning to the drawing board and opting for alternatives like a dormer or hip to gable conversion instead. 

Reason 2: Dealing With Damp

Attic renovations are prone to dampness issues, which is hardly surprising considering that your home’s roof will be right above you. It’s all too easy for condensation and damp areas to start taking their toll, and, as they do, you might find yourself spending less time here. 

Luckily, this problem is often caused by simple ventilation problems, which you can address by installing roof vents or even just opening the windows for at least 15 minutes each day. 

However, if there are more specific areas of dampness in this space, it may indicate problems with your roof. In this instance, contacting a roofing expert as soon as possible is key to addressing leaks and ultimately making your converted attic a more pleasant place to be. 

Reason 3: Getting into Insulation

Insulation problems are perhaps one of the main reasons for failing to use your attic renovation. Nobody wants to spend time in a cold space, after all! This problem can also worsen the damp issues we’ve just spoken about. 

In this instance, you’ll want to reconsider the insulation you’ve used, paying close attention to any air leaks and also considering whether your materials are right for the job. Equally, installing additions like radiators in your attic renovation is key to keeping the space warm and welcoming at all times. 

Attic renovations can transform your home, simply make sure you can enjoy their benefits by addressing these renovation red flags! 

This is a contributed post.

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