Expand Garage Ceiling Into Attic

The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots.

Expand garage ceiling into attic. Cut a suitable hole in your garage ceiling for the exhaust fan and then locate the electrical wiring box for the garage. The rapidly expanding heated air would exert enough force to blow any poorly sealed hatch right into the attic on its way to the roof venting. This attic was divided into three zones. Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient.

Add two extra anchors at each end. It s possible these cramped feeling dreamers have overlooked a golden opportunity. Step 3 prepare the room. The cover or door is installed so that it is permanent non removable with hardware to maintain it in a closed position with latching hardware to maintain it.

Position the top edge of the ledger 1 1 2 in. This photo was uploaded by thexsleeper. Consider applying for a variance with your hoa to allow for a garage vent. A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom.

To give the bathroom a spa like feel luxe features were added like a soaker tub a frameless shower enclosure a new toilet complete with heated seat and led lights marble and glass mosaic tiles and a crystal chandelier. Start building the platform by bolting the ledger to the garage. How to use attic storage in a garage 1. Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic.

Spend a few dollars with an architect or contractor so you can include detailed design plans with your petition. Opening up the attic to increase ceiling height and sense of openness. Attach it with 1 2 in. Mark a walking.

Garage attic door must be constructed such that the 45 minute rating is maintained. Once the flames are in the attic a new set of problems rapidly arise. 10 ways to expand into your garage plenty of homeowners wish they had more room. Label rafters to section off areas of the attic for storage of certain items so those items can be easily located.

Below the garage floor in the center of the opening and level it using temporary stakes for support. A self installation kit is probably the best variety for the needs of an attached garage. Piercing that fire block and providing a direct path to the attic is a terrible idea. Concrete sleeve anchors located 12 in.

Any drywall edges on both the hatch and the surrounding area exposed to physical damage are protected.