This moisture barrier is extended up to the interior foundation walls of the structure.
Attic crawl space conversion.
This project adds energy efficiency storage space and possibly an additional room to your home.
If you plan to turn your attic space into a bedroom you ll have to have at least two exits.
To convert your attic to living space you cannot provide access via a ladder.
Completing an attic crawl space may appear daunting to home improvement novices but it requires little more than basic carpentry skills.
Unlike many basements attics are dry and being free of major appliances e g the furnace they are also quiet.
You ll need a skilled contractor for either project.
Some of the structural alterations that will be done to convert a vented crawl space to a closed crawl space involve sealing vents and installing a sealed vapor barrier on the crawl space floor.
If your attic isn t 7 feet you could lower the floor or raise the attic height.
Provide a minimum of 6 8 of headroom the entire walking length of the stairs.
One can be the staircase to the lower floor.