Framing For A Small Attic Space

Remodeling a small attic adding framing.

Framing for a small attic space.

Attics can be dark and forbidding spaces but they don t have to be. How to frame an attic space. When people think of small spaces in attics they often assume that your space is limited due to a sloped ceiling. The homeowner took a minimalist approach to the design out of necessity.

Living spaces need. As a general rule attic floors do not provide sufficient support for a subfloor which means adding. To add both architectural interest and texture to this attic bedroom interior designer alexandra hernandez created a custom headboard wall made up of individual burlap upholstered plywood cubes. As long as they are not damaged the joists should be strong enough to allow you to move around in the attic for an inspection and to provide storage for typical boxed items.

While this a frame attic definitely has limited space with its roof line it takes advantage of the unique space. This is made up of ceiling joists typically 2x6 or larger boards. In a small space an accent wall pulls the eye through the room and visually enlarges the proportions. Carefully examine the opening to your attic and if there is any sign of damage such as loose pieces of wood you should consider enlarging the hole with a saw until the edges are straight and even making sure the width of the hole is not more than 1 or 2 inches larger than the width of the door you will be using.

Although any walls you add for the remodel need to be framed to provide a support for the drywall they. A properly framed attic room can eliminate most of the odd angles and awkward spaces of an. The floor structure of an attic is also the framing for the ceiling beneath it. If your a frame is on the smaller side don t be afraid to slim down on the interior.