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