This attic was divided into three zones.
Expand garage ceiling into attic.
Exposed ceiling beams are great for hanging equipment and because the garage is separate from the rest of the house noise isn t the issue it.
Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic.
Insulate the garage ceiling.
It has a fire damper that closes in case of fire keeping the fire our of the attic.
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.
A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom.
Here is what the gf 14 garage fan looks like.
The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots.
The gable end of this truss framed garage roof doesn t support much weight so we were able to add the double 2 10 header and remove the wall section without adding temporary supports.
10 ways to expand into your garage.
If your goal is to keep your garage in an excellent overall temperature i highly recommend insulating the garage ceiling.
Cut beadboard ceiling panels to fit and attach to the ceiling joists.
An attic conversion is a great way to expand your home s living space but best to leave the work to a licensed contractor.
I have inspected alot of them in homes here in az and the company that makes them is in tempe az.
Expand your storage by building a movable ladder to reach tall shelves and high places.
Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient.
Transforming an attic into a closet.
Screw s hooks into the center of a tall a frame style ceiling then attach a heavy duty chain to the hooks so you can hang items within reach and still utilize the storage space.
This is essential if you are converting your garage into a living space.
The one in the picture is nothing more than a gable fan in the ceiling and would act as a chimminey.