ᐅ Attic conversion in a 25-degree hip roof – a practical undertaking?
Created on: 24 Oct 2023 13:38
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Hausgestalten
Hello forum,
We are considering purchasing a large bungalow with 200m² (2,150 sq ft) of living space. Despite the generous size, there are only three rooms, and we are missing two additional rooms (children’s bedrooms) for our family. We want to rule out dividing the space with drywall partitions because the floor plan (window distribution, hallway location) does not support this well. The bungalow is very well-maintained (and only 8 years old) and feels well-designed in its layout.
Now the question is to what extent this bungalow has potential for converting the attic. The building footprint measures 22m x 12.5m (72 ft x 41 ft).
Are there any self-builders here who have completed an attic conversion with a 25-degree roof pitch? Are dormer windows necessary, or would floor-to-ceiling skylights (such as Velux windows) also create a good room atmosphere? How much usable space could we realistically gain?
Another question relates to the costs of such a project. Would a budget of $50,000 be sufficient, or is that too low?
Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences.
We are considering purchasing a large bungalow with 200m² (2,150 sq ft) of living space. Despite the generous size, there are only three rooms, and we are missing two additional rooms (children’s bedrooms) for our family. We want to rule out dividing the space with drywall partitions because the floor plan (window distribution, hallway location) does not support this well. The bungalow is very well-maintained (and only 8 years old) and feels well-designed in its layout.
Now the question is to what extent this bungalow has potential for converting the attic. The building footprint measures 22m x 12.5m (72 ft x 41 ft).
Are there any self-builders here who have completed an attic conversion with a 25-degree roof pitch? Are dormer windows necessary, or would floor-to-ceiling skylights (such as Velux windows) also create a good room atmosphere? How much usable space could we realistically gain?
Another question relates to the costs of such a project. Would a budget of $50,000 be sufficient, or is that too low?
Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences.
I would also expect significantly higher costs for the attic conversion, and with these three pipes, there are additional limitations to consider. The questions regarding the floor plan are:
1. What is the purpose of the room at the top right corner? From left to right, it appears to be Bedroom 1, Bathroom, Bedroom 2, and then the other room.
2. What is the function of the room in the middle at the bottom? The room on the left is probably the kitchen, right? And the one next to it? What is its size?
Theoretically, you could consider placing the three bedrooms upstairs. Then the question would be whether to open up the kitchen and create a separation at the wall bend to form another room (pantry and utility room). Next to that could be used as an office or guest room. But since no dimensions are visible, it's hard to say. And the question is whether the compromises wouldn’t become too significant.
1. What is the purpose of the room at the top right corner? From left to right, it appears to be Bedroom 1, Bathroom, Bedroom 2, and then the other room.
2. What is the function of the room in the middle at the bottom? The room on the left is probably the kitchen, right? And the one next to it? What is its size?
Theoretically, you could consider placing the three bedrooms upstairs. Then the question would be whether to open up the kitchen and create a separation at the wall bend to form another room (pantry and utility room). Next to that could be used as an office or guest room. But since no dimensions are visible, it's hard to say. And the question is whether the compromises wouldn’t become too significant.
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Hausgestalten25 Oct 2023 09:59K a t j a schrieb:
What are those pipes under the roof? Skylights?
Yes, exactly, those are skylights.We would plan the staircase in the middle of the house, where the loft access hatch is currently located. Our idea is to install a spiral staircase with a diameter of 140–160cm (55–63 inches).
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WilderSueden25 Oct 2023 10:23Have fun trying to get the furniture up there. This also applies to all the construction materials for the interior finishing.
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Hausgestalten25 Oct 2023 10:33K a t j a schrieb:
Barely. This thing is a nightmare. I can make out a bedroom, an office, a kids’ room, a living room, kitchen, bathroom, utility room, and some extra space. What I don’t see is where a staircase would fit. Maybe at best in the kitchen, but I can’t really identify that area. What are those pipes under the roof? Skylights?
50K? Let’s see: insulation, roof windows, heating, drywall, plastering, flooring, walls, electrical, painting, staircase. Hmm, I’m not optimistic. Here it is again
K a t j a schrieb:
Barely. This thing is a nightmare. I can make out a bedroom, an office, a kids’ room, a living room, kitchen, bathroom, utility room, and some extra space. What I don’t see is where a staircase would fit. Maybe at best in the kitchen, but I can’t really identify that area. What are those pipes under the roof? Skylights?
50K? Let’s see: insulation, roof windows, heating, drywall, plastering, flooring, walls, electrical, painting, staircase. Hmm, I’m not optimistic. Here it is again, improved 😀
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Hausgestalten25 Oct 2023 10:3411ant schrieb:
Well, if it weren’t for the word “if”:
… and this “if” is already a big “but.” A 1 will have to be placed in front of that 70. When you—especially after the wide shock following climbing through the floor hatch—stand in such an enormous storage room, it feels endless, and nowhere else can you imagine that the real estate cliché “anything is possible” must have been invented here. But as soon as the last segment of the meter stick is extended, the dream receives its death blow. Reality really is a bitch.As someone who’s rather unskilled in craftsmanship, you probably lack the imagination at this point. A large dormer wouldn’t help either?H
Hausgestalten25 Oct 2023 10:58cschiko schrieb:
I would also expect significantly higher costs for the attic conversion, and on top of that, these three pipes add further restrictions. The questions regarding the floor plan are:
1. What is the purpose of the room in the top right corner? From left to right, it's Bedroom 1, Bathroom, Bedroom 2, and then the other room.
2. What is the purpose of the room in the bottom center? The room on the left is probably the kitchen, right? And the one next to it? What size is it?
In theory, you could consider having the three bedrooms upstairs, but then the question is whether to open up the kitchen and, at the angle of the wall, partition off a separate space (pantry and utility room). Next to that, possibly the room as an office/guest room. But since no measurements are visible, it’s all a bit uncertain. And the question is whether the compromises would be too big!?Here it is easier to see.
Since the house has very nice features in terms of flooring and so on, we would prefer not to move walls and spoil this great condition. We like the downstairs as it is. We would like to sleep downstairs and have, next to the bedroom, bathroom, office, and utility room, an additional guest room. For the kids, two rooms upstairs with a small shower bathroom would be ideal.
From the general feedback here, it seems that our plan is not as easy to realize as we had hoped. I had imagined that a spiral staircase in the hallway (centrally located in the building at the wider section) would fit well. And a large, wide dormer upstairs should solve the problem with the 25° roof pitch, right? However, we have no experience in construction or conversion and therefore feel a bit lost at the moment :/
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