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The Attic Renovation: The Finished Product

The Attic Renovation: The Finished Product

A dozen photographs of the finished attic: two bedrooms plus the hallway closet.
The Attic Renovation: Lighting and Heating

The Attic Renovation: Lighting and Heating

The light fixture choices for the second floor bedrooms and hallway. Zoning the boiler.
The Attic Renovation: Drywall and Mud

The Attic Renovation: Drywall and Mud

The attic project comes together with the contractor hanging the drywall and applying the compound.
The Attic Renovation: Wiring for the Future

The Attic Renovation: Wiring for the Future

Hopefully future-proofing the attic renovation by running plenty of coax and Cat5 cable.
insulation

The Attic Renovation: Insulation

Insulating the side attic, knee wall and cathedral sloped ceiling on the second floor.
The Attic Renovation: Adding the Dormer

The Attic Renovation: Adding the Dormer

A few details of the construction of our front dormer. From a hole in the roof to additional living space..
The Attic Renovation: Removing the Chimney

The Attic Renovation: Removing the Chimney

Removing an unused chimney opens up floor space. Plus several other reasons why you might want to remove a chimney.
The Attic Renovation: Installing Collar Ties

The Attic Renovation: Installing Collar Ties

Installing collar ties in the attic to add structural strength to the roof and provide a fastening surface for the drywall ceiling.
The Attic Renovation

The Attic Renovation

How we uncovered insulation, ventilation, electrical and structural problems in our finished attic.
Paint and lighting in the bedrooms

Paint and lighting in the bedrooms

Design choices for the second floor bedrooms: paint colors and light fixtures.