Attic house. How to plan and build an attic.

Anyone who plans to build an individual house will definitely think about the question: what should be the roof? Will there be a cold useless attic under its slopes or will there be a warm room with a useful area called an attic.

Once the attic floor was used by people with low incomes.

Today, thanks to modern building materials and new technologies, the attic is provided in the homes of wealthy people.

This space can be a cozy, comfortable and desirable place for family communication.

What is the space under the roof?

According to the theory, this is an attic space that is formed by the slope of the roof. The fundamental point of the design is the intersection of the plane of the roof and the facade. The height of the intersection should be no more than 1.5 meters from the floor level.

So where do you start if you're ready to build?

At the design stage, the load of the future space on the bearing walls and the foundation should be taken into account. It is equally important to provide high-quality insulation.

This will minimize the loss of heat in the cold, reduce heating costs, and in hot weather create a comfortable temperature under the roof.

It is known that most of the heat goes through the roof. For thermal insulation attic space most often used:

• Foam plates - budget option;
• Polyurethane foam - heat insulation spraying. Ideal for complex shaped structures;
• Slabs of mineral wool - the most common material for insulation. Minwatu is distinguished by excellent sound and heat insulation performance;
• Also for the arrangement of the interior of the premises used lightweight sheets of plasterboard, profiles and special sealants.

Equally important is the material of the roof of the roof. The market of building materials offers a wide range, for every taste and wallet: ondulin, bitumen, soft tiles, eurofiber.

Proper installation of the beams will make it possible in the future not to install any additional structures.

It should be noted that the construction of the attic requires high-quality waterproofing material.

Often, in such rooms are equipped with children's rooms, bedrooms or work rooms. Therefore, if you know what the task is in front of the room, then you need to consider where the windows and stairs will be located.

Advantages and disadvantages

One of the most pleasant moments in the design of the attic - the cost of one square meter of such a room is much cheaper than the same area of a standard floor.

However, the mansard room has the disadvantages that must be considered when designing.

For example, the size of the attic room is inferior to the usual floor, this is due to the inclination of the roof. If your goal is to leave the area of the house unchanged, then you need to increase the height of the attic or the size of the lower floors.

Here it is necessary to understand that the installation technology of heat and waterproofing is much more difficult in the attic room, and the requirements and rules for installation are several times higher than those of a building with a standard attic.

There may also be a number of problems related to the dimensions of the windows. To prevent this from happening. Proper design is needed, which takes into account such factors as artificial lighting and insolation.

Another important nuance is that if there is an attic, access to the roof will be limited, which is fraught with difficulties during future repairs.

Another drawback of a psychological nature is that an attic can be the cause of claustrophobic attacks (fear of confined space) in some people. Therefore, when arranging the premises, it is necessary to take into account the functional aspect: if the project involves arranging a nursery or bedroom, you should make sure that it does not cause discomfort to your loved ones.

And finally, the design of the roof of the attic floor can be done independently. But even a seemingly insignificant mistake can cost a lot.

The best option is to seek help from qualified specialists, who will not only create a competent project, but also share useful tips, will tell you how to make the room more comfortable and functional.

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