Extreme House Remodeling

Path_Less_Traveled · 07-16-07, 04:43 PM

Among the myriad other things we have (potentially) planned to upgrade our "fixer upper", is turning our attic into living space.

The most significant issue i can envision right now is doing the stairs.

Any one done this before and can share some wisdom?... tia.

Speck · 07-16-07, 05:45 PM

Dang Scott you're a glutton for punishment dude.

alaska · 07-16-07, 09:52 PM

PLT

I am a contractor specializing in Finish Carpentry maybe I can give some insight.Would need to see the blue print or house layout. Are you doing this project yourself?

Path_Less_Traveled · 07-17-07, 02:17 PM

Hey Speck... i told my wife to "get a hobby"... this is what she choose

.... alaska... i'll pm you (later).

fishmonger · 07-17-07, 05:34 PM

I have thought about the same thing for our house. Some of the things to consider:

HVAC. You will now have a lot more space to condition
Electricity for HVAC, outlets and lights
Need to beef up the floor of the attic for more applied weight?
Moving roof supports, depending how your house is constructed
Additional insulation
Natural light: dormer windows, skylights?
Additional bathroom?
Moving plumbing vents
Potentially losing access to items installed in the ceiling below: can lights, entertainment system wiring, etc
Permits/inspections

Good luck.

FM

Chris B. · 07-17-07, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Path_Less_Traveled

Hey Speck... i told my wife to "get a hobby"... this is what she choose

.... alaska... i'll pm you (later).

That will teach you PLT

.

The Ole Man · 07-17-07, 10:52 PM

She thought you said "get a hubby"---so she thought up something to keep you occupied while she "shops around".

Speck · 07-17-07, 11:22 PM

As long as she ain't shooting for another triple play you're okay. Then you'd REALLY be doing some remodeling.

flyfisher8 · 07-21-07, 10:04 AM

rise over run...thats all i can emember about laying out stairs from carpentry class in high school

Bigfishbryan · 07-22-07, 10:18 AM

On that same note is it possible to put a basement in an existing house that sits over a dirt crawl space? Just curious, because I've considered doing that to my house, as well as adding living space in the attic.

07-16-07, 04:43 PM	#1
Path_Less_Traveled Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 2,576	Extreme House Remodeling Among the myriad other things we have (potentially) planned to upgrade our "fixer upper", is turning our attic into living space. The most significant issue i can envision right now is doing the stairs. Any one done this before and can share some wisdom?... tia. __________________ Sorry, but "I Dont Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enou...4027150&sr=1-1

07-16-07, 05:45 PM	#2
Speck Hall of Fame Member, Moderator Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Brockton (Jackson County), GA Posts: 2,291 Blog Entries: 1	Ouch! Dang Scott you're a glutton for punishment dude. __________________ Speck Follower of Christ Pursuer of trout ------------------------------------------------- "Your genuine action will explain itself and will explain your other genuine actions. Your conformity explains nothing." -- Emerson

07-17-07, 02:17 PM	#4
Path_Less_Traveled Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 2,576	Hey Speck... i told my wife to "get a hobby"... this is what she choose .... alaska... i'll pm you (later). __________________ Sorry, but "I Dont Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Enou...4027150&sr=1-1

07-17-07, 05:34 PM	#5
fishmonger Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,409	I have thought about the same thing for our house. Some of the things to consider: HVAC. You will now have a lot more space to condition Electricity for HVAC, outlets and lights Need to beef up the floor of the attic for more applied weight? Moving roof supports, depending how your house is constructed Additional insulation Natural light: dormer windows, skylights? Additional bathroom? Moving plumbing vents Potentially losing access to items installed in the ceiling below: can lights, entertainment system wiring, etc Permits/inspections Good luck. FM

07-17-07, 11:22 PM	#8
Speck Hall of Fame Member, Moderator Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Brockton (Jackson County), GA Posts: 2,291 Blog Entries: 1	Well ... As long as she ain't shooting for another triple play you're okay. Then you'd REALLY be doing some remodeling. __________________ Speck Follower of Christ Pursuer of trout ------------------------------------------------- "Your genuine action will explain itself and will explain your other genuine actions. Your conformity explains nothing." -- Emerson

07-16-07, 09:52 PM	#3
alaska Native Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calhoun Posts: 98	PLT I am a contractor specializing in Finish Carpentry maybe I can give some insight.Would need to see the blue print or house layout. Are you doing this project yourself?

07-17-07, 10:52 PM	#7
The Ole Man Chief Financial Officer, Past Director, Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NW Georgia Posts: 8,030	She thought you said "get a hubby"---so she thought up something to keep you occupied while she "shops around".

07-21-07, 10:04 AM	#9
flyfisher8 Native Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Roswell Posts: 411	rise over run...thats all i can emember about laying out stairs from carpentry class in high school

07-22-07, 10:18 AM	#10
Bigfishbryan Native Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tate,Ga Posts: 661	On that same note is it possible to put a basement in an existing house that sits over a dirt crawl space? Just curious, because I've considered doing that to my house, as well as adding living space in the attic. __________________ There's trout in here that aint never been caught!

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