The first thing you need is access to the attic.
How to finish attic space above garage.
When done without proper planning or adherence to local building codes it can actually reduce the value of your home or stall a sale.
Many of our neighbors homes had their above the garage area finished from the get go but for some reason ours only got framing and hvac which we kept turned off in there to avoid heating cooling a room with no insulation.
Using the measurements from your loft ladder kit you should cut a square out of your garage roof.
Here are some must do tips to follow when finishing your attic.
This is calculated from standard costs for all of the different finishing pieces such as the insulation flooring and wiring.
This will give you access to your attic storage.
Most codes require a specified minimum amount of headroom and it s tough to meet this requirement when insulating a finished attic especially since most codes require insulation equal to r 38 or more.
Planning to build an attic storage bonus room above it the space above garage measures about 18 by 20 with minimum hight of 6 feet and an access can be build from 2nd floor hallway bedroom.
Finishing your attic can add space and utility and increase the value of your home as long as it s done properly.
To meet all three goals insulating your finished attic ventilating the roof and maximizing headroom use a combination of dense batt insulation rigid foam sheeting and air chutes.
We knew this room would someday become a great bonus space for us.
I have a 2 car garage about 20 by 20 in size.