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 light fixture choices for the second floor bedrooms and hallway. Zoning the boiler.
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
Hopefully future-proofing the attic renovation by running plenty of coax and Cat5 cable.
The Attic Renovation: Insulation
Insulating the side attic, knee wall and cathedral sloped ceiling on the second floor.
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
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
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
How we uncovered insulation, ventilation, electrical and structural problems in our finished attic.
Paint and lighting in the bedrooms
Design choices for the second floor bedrooms: paint colors and light fixtures.