Penthouses in modern homes - is not just a living room in the attic, but cozy and comfortable accommodation, with a lot of advantages. Where else but in the attic you will be able to fall asleep under the starry sky and enjoy the sunrise without getting out of bed? Mansard - a new level of comfort not available in a standard apartment.
Recently, the attic is becoming more popular. The benefit is obvious: the space is activated, the usual "pop" from the settlement area of residential premises. Modern materials and technology allows not only to provide a familiar arrangement of the attic you comfort, but do it in a short time.
Protection and insulation
In the attic heat loss occurs more rapidly than the rest of the house. This happens due to the fact that hot air rises and escapes through the roof. In addition, the roof is more exposed to wind and weather. For this reason, when reconstruction of non-residential area under the loft, you must first address the issues of insulation and insulation against wind and moisture.
To the attic insulation was reliable and served for a long time, it is necessary to ensure continuity of thermal protection of the premises - missed sites should not be.
Thermal insulation must be protected from moisture - humidity detrimental effect on the ability of the material to the retention of heat. Insulating layer, which protects against moisture and wind power installed on the outside, the material isolated from the couple - from the inside. In addition to this it is necessary to ensure the flow of air into the space under the roof. The roof must "breathe".
One of the easiest ways to attic insulation - laying an insulating material into the voids between the rafters. It is necessary to monitor the density of the adjacency to them material - otherwise the cold will penetrate through the cracks.
Glazing
There are two ways to install windows - installation directly in the roof and installation of space, like the booths in favor of its predely.Vtoroy option is preferable when the speaker box is already available as a separate mount such a structure - time consuming and expensive undertaking.
Installation of windows in the roof - a simple and reliable method which has many advantages. With this decision setting the window takes a minimum of time, reducing costs by saving on insulation materials. In addition, such a window allows to fully take advantage of the attic before the chambers on the floors below it. Due to the angle of inclination, the window installed in the roof, it allows significantly more solar heat and light than usual.
To date, the market there are companies producing windows for the attic, they say, "turnkey". In this version there is no need not buy anything over to the window - everything you need, including the mounting kit is already included.
But do not forget about the durability and flawless performance depends not only on the manufacturer's window, but also on the quality of its installation.
Finish
Finishing works starting with sheetrock sheathing rafter, gipsovolokno or a tree. These materials are the basis for further work. If you plan to use the rafters as part of the interior, sheathed space situated above.
Drywall - the most convenient and accessible material for this purpose. With it, sheathe the walls in the attic can be a lot easier and faster than using other materials.
If you plan to use wallpaper in the interior, then it is worth considering that the walls in the attic, located at an angle, would cause some difficulties when they adhered. In this regard, it is better to use the images without drawing. Complex, difficult areas to hang separately, using the adhesive with long-term freezing.
Creating an interior
When finishing is complete, will be the most pleasant and exciting part of the work - to create an interior attic and give it character and uniqueness.
The first difficulty, which will thus face - this is a ceiling at an angle. This shortcoming can be used with a bedroom area with sloping walls. In addition to the benefits of engagement "empty" zone, with such a decision would be room look cozier.
To save space better to use multi-functional furniture. Standard solutions and surplus furniture, so much heavier and cumbersome, interior attic just hurt - it is more appropriate lightness and freedom.
There will be no extra racks and shelves with the ability to adjust the height.
If you prefer, you can use the services of a design studio. Experts will develop the interior design according to your wishes and the particulars of your attic. If you do not want to give pleasure to arrange it yourself, there are many ready-made design projects for the penthouses, which can be taken as a basis.
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