A house with an attic floor is a good option (of course, for those who can afford it).
But, despite the fact that the attic floor looks aesthetically pleasing and attractive, it also has its drawbacks, warns Yulia Tychino, an expert at the online publication BelNovosti.
Some of these disadvantages can become an unpleasant surprise for home owners, and, unfortunately, they can only be discovered after construction is completed. Therefore, it is very important to take into account all the nuances and features of building houses with an attic at the design stage.
Useless area
One of the main disadvantages of an attic floor is that a significant part of its area may be unusable.
Due to the design features of the attic floor, its arrangement can be quite complex, as a result of which from 10% to 30% of the area will most likely be empty.
Custom furniture
The likelihood that regular cabinets will fit properly in an attic is negligible.
This means that you will have to contact furniture manufacturing specialists to make products for you that take into account the sloping ceiling.
Problems with windows
Windows designed for the attic are usually more expensive than regular ones. But even the high cost does not save you from the risk that sooner or later the windows will start to leak and blow.
It will cost a lot of money to fix this problem.
Thermal insulation
Another category of expenses that you will have to bear is the insulation of the attic floor, which should be many times better than when it comes to a regular attic.
Heat
Finally, don't forget that during the summer months the temperature in the attic will be much higher than in the rooms below.
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Expert: Julia Tychino
