My Dad has a fascination with attics. I tease him about it mostly because I'm not a fan of climbing up there, but his completely sensible rationale is to make the most out of every space in the house. Not only does Dad ensure its an asset, he makes it a stylish, livable space. Chad and Dad bond over the attic layout - how the HVAC unit is off to the left and vents tied to the ceilings, the lights that are positioned over the highest part (also the walkway), and even the minor step up that could not be avoided because of my recessed lighting in the shower. I found them up there again the other day as I was vacuuming the house! While I truly appreciate what Dad is doing, I will leave attic discussions to them.
Tip: Attics are great places for storage. Proper insulation and a good roof will ensure your belongings are well protected.
Updates to the attic have always been thoughtfully planned out. Early in the process, we found out that the house and garage roofs had to be replaced. I had two layers or wood shingles plus a layer of regular shingles on the house alone! Therefore, the attic and anything below were not updated until shingles and roof particles were done falling. I'll be the first to admit that the new attic and all the house mechanics up there shine like new pennies. I'm a happy homeowner!
New HVAC with exposed house roof:
Tearing down the garage roof:
New weathered wood roof for the house:
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