So, you’ve decided to go ahead with your attic storage conversion; CONGRATS! You’ve made a great investment in the peace of mind of your family and home. Here at Roof Space Renovators, we love seeing people realise the full potential of their homes, why move out when you can move up!
Before you start finding who to call and what the process looks like, it’s best to make sure that you have all your ducks in a row before starting the project. In this blog, we give you the 3 most important things to consider before converting your attic into storage!
What to consider before starting your attic storage conversion
Your roof
First things first, you’ll need to make sure there is a space to convert into storage. Luckily pretty much all roof types apart from flat roofs have the potential to be converted to your desired attic space conversion.
The type of roof you have, however, will determine the amount of space you’ll have to store your items so it’s good to be aware of what you want to use the space for and if what’s going in the storage space will fit.
Once you’ve determined your roof type and attic size, the next thing to check is what household objects are currently housed in the roof cavity space.
Depending on each home, objects such as aircon ducts, electrical wiring, solar panels, etc could obstruct the space and may need to be accounted for prior to your attic storage conversion in case they need to be relocated.
But rest assured, these are things that our team of experts here at Roof Space Renovators will assess and talk you through your options.
Ventilation
Depending on how often you’ll be accessing your roof storage, ventilation is an important factor to consider when looking to convert your attic space to storage.
If the items you are storing require specific environment conditions such as lower humidity, it might be worth considering adding ventilation options such as solar-operated roof ventilators.
Not only are ventilators great for reducing humidity, but they are also a safer option for your family as poor ventilation in your attic storage space can lead to respiratory issues and growth in dust and other allergens.
If you or anyone in your family suffer from any allergens caused by dust, we recommend considering creating a dustproof attic storage space. Contact Roof Space Renovators or visit our showroom to see how we can create one for your home!
Lighting
There are different ways you can light up your attic storage space. You can save on electricity and install an attic window; otherwise, normal electrical lights can easily be installed too.
Looking for someone to help with your attic storage conversion?
You’ve made an excellent choice in wanting to convert your attic!
If you’d like help to start your attic conversion project, contact Roof Space Renovators or visit our showroom here in Brendale, Brisbane!
