Attic is a harmonious crown of any country house

The desire to build a full-fledged house on two floors often encounters reality when there is no opportunity for such a construction. For example, there is simply not enough money to buy materials. In this case, an attic is often erected. This is part of the building, which is located under the rafters and is operated as a living space.

The pros

It should be noted that for the first time this word was used by the French architect Francois Mansart to designate an attic, which is used as a residential building. According to SNIPs, the attic is a floor in the attic space, the facades of which are formed by roof slopes (by the way, it can be of any design). The attic floor can be allocated the entire area of ​​the building or part of it, but the main rule must be observed in any case - its walls should be smaller than the size of the supporting structures.

Today, a wooden or brick attic is very popular due to many reasons:

1. You can most rationally use the living space of the attic floor.
2. Savings are achieved, for example, for the purchase of building materials, since there is no need to erect a second floor.
3. The arrangement of such a room can significantly reduce heat loss, however, this is achieved if the attic roof is properly equipped technologically.

An attic is a room that should be properly equipped. Firstly, care must be taken to lay waterproofing, heat-insulating and vapor barrier materials. This will protect the under-roof space from condensation. Mineral wool is most often used for thermal insulation; waterproofing is installed on the outside of the roof. It is important that between the insulation and waterproofing material there is a space that should be well ventilated.

Today, many country houses have attics. The plan of this attic floor should be selected in accordance with the characteristics of the main building. Firstly, the geometry of the room is important, which in this case must communicate with the main building. The second important point is the choice of lighting system. As a rule, these are inclined skylights that are built into the roof slopes. Ideally, to achieve a harmonious appearance of the whole house, the attic floor should be in the same style as it. The same applies to the choice of material, although in some house designs a special distinction is made between types of decoration to emphasize the boundary between the floors.

Since the attic is not a decorative room, but quite residential, the requirements for interior decoration are quite high. It should immediately be noted that due to the location under the roof slopes, it becomes possible to draw up a competent floor plan. Most often, in most house projects where the attic floor is supposed to be built, it is reserved for a relaxation area, that is, bedrooms and bathrooms are equipped here. Accordingly, you need to approach the design of this space as responsibly and competently as possible.