Hello everyone,
we are currently planning a new build with dimensions of 10 x 12 meters (33 x 39 feet), two full floors without a basement, and a gable roof with a 22-degree pitch (without dormers, windows, etc.). Since we need storage space, our idea is to make the attic accessible via a hatch and use it as a storage area. We understand that the attic only provides limited usable space, but it would be sufficient for some storage needs. However, our architect advised against this, stating that the space is not usable.
We would reject an open roof structure due to insulation reasons. So, the question is more or less whether to make the attic accessible or to cover it with a suspended ceiling.
We would appreciate your feedback on whether you consider such use practical and what your experiences are.
Thank you!
we are currently planning a new build with dimensions of 10 x 12 meters (33 x 39 feet), two full floors without a basement, and a gable roof with a 22-degree pitch (without dormers, windows, etc.). Since we need storage space, our idea is to make the attic accessible via a hatch and use it as a storage area. We understand that the attic only provides limited usable space, but it would be sufficient for some storage needs. However, our architect advised against this, stating that the space is not usable.
We would reject an open roof structure due to insulation reasons. So, the question is more or less whether to make the attic accessible or to cover it with a suspended ceiling.
We would appreciate your feedback on whether you consider such use practical and what your experiences are.
Thank you!
TAN(alpha) = Opposite side / Adjacent side <=>
Opposite side = Adjacent side * TAN(alpha) = 10/2 * TAN(22°) = 2.02m (6.6 feet) maximum height under the ridge
Depending on the roof structure and insulation, about 1.60m (5.2 feet) remains. Not much, but suitable for Christmas ornaments, sleds, and Easter baskets.
You will need to weigh the cost-benefit question yourself.
Opposite side = Adjacent side * TAN(alpha) = 10/2 * TAN(22°) = 2.02m (6.6 feet) maximum height under the ridge
Depending on the roof structure and insulation, about 1.60m (5.2 feet) remains. Not much, but suitable for Christmas ornaments, sleds, and Easter baskets.
You will need to weigh the cost-benefit question yourself.
Listhom schrieb:
So the question is, more or less, whether to make the roof structure accessible or to suspend it.What exactly do you mean by "suspend" in this context? I would not skip having an access hatch for maintenance in such a cavity. Installing insulation on the ceiling of the top floor makes sense here, and I see no reason why you couldn’t store the box with Christmas ornaments there. Besides tongue-and-groove boards laid only in strips around the hatch and under the ridge, I wouldn’t install any other type of flooring. Is a small knee wall possible, and will the roof be a rafter or truss construction?
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Username_wahl13 Aug 2019 21:07We have a 25-degree roof pitch, a base area of 10 x 10 m (33 x 33 ft), and the insulated attic is huge; you can comfortably stand in the middle. The additional cost compared to an uninsulated attic was minimal.
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