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Finishing basements and attics.
Finishing your attic can add space and utility and increase the value of your home as long as it s done properly.
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.
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For the right home and market a finished attic can feel like a cherry on top of the property.
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.
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Finished attics protect valuables from nc heat and cold throughout the year.
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So if you re planning to get a few years of use out of it the investment might make more sense.
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If your home is on a small lot and your family wants more space without moving finishing an attic could be the right move.
Hire an engineer to inspect your house s foundation and framing to ensure they can carry the extra load.
Do you have a large unfinished space upstairs that is used largely for storing holiday decor and old junk.
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.
When done without proper planning or adherence to local building codes it can actually reduce the value of your home or stall a sale.
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Finishing basements and attics has become a popular way to expand square footage and create really cool and unique spaces.
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Why not turn your hot dark attic into a new bedroom or bonus room.
Have a pro check the structure.
The sky is the limit with these spaces and depending on your own.
A finished attic weighs a lot more than boxes of off season duds.
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