The desire to increase the area in their future home quite often prompts customers to think about building an attic floor. In addition, this issue is of interest even to owners of existing houses - in this case, they consider the issue of a residential superstructure with redevelopment. In general, a house with an attic is not only practicality and efficiency of operation, but also the original design of the building itself.

Architectural possibilities of attic construction

The construction of an attic provides for a fairly wide range of architectural solutions, thanks to which it is possible to create unique and functional spaces - for example:

• Asymmetrical ceiling - the attic is built with a sloping roof, making it possible to obtain a unique ceiling plane.
• Windows and skylights - this type of building allows you to install large windows and skylights to organize lighting inside the room. Usually they are placed on the slopes of the walls or roof.
• Balconies and terraces. These elements significantly expand the living area and make it possible to enjoy the open space. At the same time, a balcony or terrace can be integrated into the roof design or placed on the facade of the attic.
• Studios and work spaces - very often the attic is used by artists and other artists for creative work, such rooms will also be appropriate for arranging an office and even a home theater.

In addition, attics are often equipped with bedrooms and living rooms, secret storage rooms and niches, and dressing rooms.

Stages of attic construction

In general, this process is considered quite complicated, and it is impossible to cope with it independently without construction skills. In addition, it requires mandatory compliance with safety rules, since most often the work is carried out at a fairly high height. It is no less important to correctly calculate the attic project, since this structure creates an additional load on the foundation of the house.

Briefly, the main stages that must be completed in the process of building a building are as follows:

• creating a drawing of the attic;
• dismantling work - old roofing materials are removed, if work is planned on an old house;
• strengthening the walls of the upper floor, strengthening the foundation, building the walls of the attic room - if there is such a need;
• installing the roof, carrying out insulation work, creating a waterproofing layer;
• installing window structures;
• installing stairs;
• installing partitions inside, carrying out finishing work.

Design features of turnkey attic construction

The design of the attic floor largely depends on the main house, so it is extremely important to choose the right type of structure for it. Depending on the format of the roof, the last floor can be broken, have one or two roof slopes. In terms of shape, the attic can be:

• single-level with two slopes;
• single-level broken;
• with a remote console;
• multi-level with a shifted roof stop.

According to the construction technology, it is extremely important to pay attention to the insulation of the attic, the formation of a ventilation system. The design of the rafters must be created taking into account the regulated standards. There must be ventilation between the thermal insulation layer and the roof. In addition, great attention is paid to vapor barrier. And the outer side of the rafters must be treated with a hydro- and soundproofing layer.

As for energy efficiency, the requirements for the material used are as follows:

• stiffness index - it should be high or medium;
• sufficient thermal insulation characteristics;
• the material should not allow condensation or other moisture to pass through.

High-quality insulation is implemented using many materials. However, the most commonly used and convenient for cladding are mineral wool sheets, extruded polystyrene foam, and polystyrene foam. It is these materials that meet the above requirements in terms of indicators.

When interior decoration of attics, you can use the same materials as for home renovation. It is advisable to first lay soundproofing material on the floor to avoid unnecessary noise in the house. The walls are also insulated - outside or inside, and then processed in the usual way. For decoration, you can use paint, wallpaper, ceramic tiles and other building materials.