Houses with an attic and a terrace are an excellent choice for a capital and country house. The attic will allow you to organize additional space for living or storing things, a covered terrace will be a place for a quiet rest, reading books, games or feasts. Depending on the arrangement, these two rooms will make it possible to free the main area of the house, to unload it functionally.
Peculiarities
Building a house with an attic and a terrace involves solving certain problems. The attic is a room directly under the roof of the house, therefore, for a comfortable organization of the living space, it is worth considering ventilation, heat and waterproofing.
This will eliminate the need to eliminate the consequences of excessive condensation inside, installation of additional batteries, drafts.
Since the weight of the roof finishes, furnishings and furniture will put their pressure on the foundation of the house, this must be taken into account at the planning stage.
If the idea of a residential attic arose later, it is better to give preference to lightweight materials. In the case when the attic area needs to be divided, drywall is suitable for partitions: it is light and easy to use. A living room, a bedroom or an office on the attic floor require the installation of windows not only at the ends of the roof, but also on inclined surfaces.
The height of the roof and its shape is another feature of the house with an attic. This is due to the fact that for comfortable living, the ceilings should be high, about 2 meters in at least half of the room. A roof hanging over your head, made at an acute angle, will create discomfort when you are in the room, and besides, there will be difficulties with its arrangement.
Having given preference to the attic, instead of a full-fledged second floor, you need to remember that it has a smaller area, it is complicated by the construction of a roof with a complex configuration. However, the house will definitely look more unusual, original and even cozy.
The subtleties of construction
materials
Materials are an important part of construction. The main thing is to choose what to build the house from. The main factors on which the choice depends are:
- Construction cost. It is worth making a detailed estimate in order to understand what you can save on or what schemes to use to reduce costs.
- Planned speed of work.
- External finishing. Building a house, for example, from foam blocks, will certainly require making it more attractive.
- The location of the site for construction and the building itself. Uneven landscape, a house or part of it on a slope, the presence of nearby water sources and other factors limit the choice of materials.
The most popular building material is wood. Wooden house- an excellent choice for cold regions. Naturalness is its main advantage. This house is comfortable and cozy. It is built quite quickly, but compliance with wood processing techniques and construction technology is required.
A significant disadvantage is the need to wait for the shrinkage of the log house, at least six months, depending on the climate, the moisture content of the wood. During this period, it is undesirable to engage in decoration and other work.
Replaced by stone brick house- very durable, warm, fireproof, does not change its appearance under the influence of external factors.
You can build from it at any time of the year, as well as change the project during the construction period.
Brick serves up to 150 years without requiring additional care. Ceramic block has similar properties - a modern and cheaper option.
Frame technology construction is an option for those who cannot wait. Perfect for a country house. Manufacturers offer frames made of wood and metal, for self-assembly and ready-made. The walls are made of sandwich panels (PVC or chipboard and insulation).
You can quickly build a house from porous blocks - foam concrete and aerated concrete. With a thickness of about 40 cm, they retain heat well, they are easy to use and cut. The size of the blocks speeds up the construction of even a large house.
Project selection
The layout of the house is the key to the full use of every square meter of the future building. There are various projects of houses that differ in area, type of foundation, suggesting different types of attics and terraces. You can develop a project yourself or use ready-made options. Most often offer houses with an area of:
- 6x6 sq. m. A small country house, which houses a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen and a living room, they have more space. The number of corridors is minimal. The attic is usually intended for a nursery or a place of rest, it has one or two rooms.
- 9x9 sq. m. There are more opportunities for organizing the first floor. Large kitchen and dining room, next to which is the living room. Small hallway leading to bedroom and bathroom. Staircase with hall for more convenience. The second floor can be divided into rooms: a nursery and an office, a small bathroom. Or a playroom for children and a recreation room with billiards for adults.
- 8x10 sq. m. For an attic house of such an oblong shape, the placement of premises along a long corridor or around a hall is typical. On both floors, you can organize two bedrooms, on the first place a combined kitchen and living room. A full-size bathroom can be made one.
- 10x10 sq. m. Typically, such houses are built for large families, so it would be rational to make a spacious kitchen and dining room, several bathrooms. Place the main bedroom and dressing room on the first floor, make a nursery (one or two) or a guest room in the attic. On such an area, the choice of the purpose of the rooms depends on the residents, their needs in a particular room.
The terrace can be either on a common foundation or erected separately, depending on its intended functionality. Its fencing, the presence of a roof and the area also depend on this. If it is planned to organize a place for cooking and eating food, then under the terrace it is worth making a foundation common with the house so that it can withstand a heavy load.
If this open space is for games, relaxing with a book, or made only for beauty, then it is enough to build a light wooden structure based on pillars or piles. The attic can be made under a gable or sloping roof. Choosing the latter will provide a large area of \u200b\u200bthe room inside, but this option will cost more.
Decor
Having finished building a house with an attic and a terrace, it remains to think over the decor of the premises. For the terrace, the best choice of furniture suitable for the street: plastic or wood. Colors should be chosen for the exterior of the house, with bright accents.
For the attic, it is better to select furniture that matches the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. It should be low so as not to reduce the space. It is better to arrange cabinets along the walls, divide them into zones with open shelves. Light shades of walls and ceiling will expand the room.
It is better not to get carried away with ornaments and patterns, leaving them for a modest decor. The more inconspicuous and airy the filling, the more spacious it will be. Country style, chalet, Provence are excellent options for interior design.
Modern ideas for design
Currently, many designers offer non-standard options for the appearance of houses and their arrangement. For example, you can often find houses with a balcony.
The presence of a balcony allows you to enjoy the nature around, gives you the opportunity to breathe fresh air without leaving home.
You can equip it as an extension, provide for it during the construction of the second floor, laying longer floor beams, or use the roof of the main terrace as a base. It can be made glazed or open.
The area of the balcony can also vary. In country houses, preference is given to open balconies with a fence in the form of balusters.
The innovation of the modern design of a house with a terrace and an attic is a two-sided hearth. It is installed in such a way that one side is located on the outside of the house - the terrace, the second - inside. A great option for those who make a capital veranda. The fireplace can be turned into an oven for cooking, while at the same time giving coziness to the living room or bedroom in the house.
An extraordinary solution for the owners of a small plot, where there is not enough space for a full-fledged bath, will be the installation of a steam room in the house itself. The room under it should be made at least 2x2 square meters in size and near the bathroom. You can take a Finnish house project as a basis, it was the Scandinavian designers who began to use the idea with a sauna in the house among the first.
The attic room can be of various shapes and sizes, in order to make it a pleasant and comfortable living space, first of all, it is necessary to evaluate all its advantages and disadvantages. First you need to calculate the usable area, understand how to use each meter. If the area is small, then it is better not to divide it into separate rooms with blind partitions. Functional areas are best highlighted visually. The presence of rafters will greatly facilitate this process: they can be used as the basis for shelves or mezzanines that divide the space.
Windows are important. If they have already been installed, then, depending on their location, you can understand where, for example, the work area or the play area will be - they need more light, and where is the bathroom or bedroom. If the roof is deaf, then there is room for action, and windows are mounted in the right places.
Any residential building needs design, and drawings for houses with attics are especially carefully developed. Such structures are different and have features that are taken into account when planning construction.
Drawings and photographs of projects of one-story houses with an attic
A house with an attic is a popular option for a residential building, since a voluminous roof allows you to create a comfortable additional floor without the high cost of building a full-fledged wall, and then a roof. At the same time, they necessarily provide for good thermal insulation of the upper floor, as well as hydroprotection of the attic. This allows you to create optimal conditions for living and organize a comfortable layout.
At the design stage, the appearance of the building is also being developed.
Projects of buildings with an attic 8 by 10
A residential one-story house 8 by 10 allows you to use more design solutions than two-story buildings. At the same time, there are no significant construction costs, and the building turns out to be as beautiful, comfortable and durable as possible. To achieve these goals, you can use ready-made standard projects, which include detailed drawings of buildings with layout, exterior design and other features.
The main stages of creating an 8 by 10 house project are expressed as follows:
There are many project options, but one of the most versatile is the project below, which assumes the practicality of the upper floor. The attic is arranged as carefully as possible, forming a full-fledged living space with all amenities. This allows you to increase the usable area of the building by 8 by 10 m.
When designing the design of the building, special attention is paid On the drawing of this option there is a convenient layout of the first floor indicating the functional areas. The parameters of the premises can be adjusted if necessary, creating a unique version of a residential building.
The drawing indicates the area of \u200b\u200bthe premises The attic project includes a bedroom, a bathroom and two living rooms. Thus, the presence of an attic allows you to save on the construction of a full-fledged floor, but at the same time create a cozy and functional space.
In the spacious attic it is easy to equip several living rooms Another project may involve the presence on the ground floor of a spacious dining room that functions as a living room. On the top floor of the mansard type, full-fledged living quarters will be placed. Several exits to the territory of the site will make your stay comfortable.
The country house has several exits to the site. The diagram of the first floor shows the parameters of all rooms, the main of which is the dining-living room. If necessary, this space can be divided into two functional zones by adjusting the project.
On the first floor there are two exits to the outside. The attic allows you to maximize the functional use of each square meter of area. Therefore, on the plan there are three rooms, a hall, a practical staircase space.
The attic is functional and does not require large construction costs Any finished project of a residential building 8 by 10 m can be adjusted depending on personal preferences or under the finished foundation of the house. At the same time, it is important to change the calculation of the load on the supporting structures, to take into account the location of communications.
Houses with an attic 9 by 9
The construction of a house with an attic 9 by 9 m allows you to save the area of \u200b\u200bthe building site, but at the same time, the under-roof space, that is, the attic, is arranged as carefully as possible. During construction, the shape of the roof, the thickness of the heat-insulating layer are taken into account, and hydro- and vapor barrier films are necessarily used. Thanks to this, the atmosphere of the attic floor will be comfortable at any time of the year.
When designing a 9 by 9 house, you should consider such features as:
One of the notable finished projects of a 9 by 9 house is the option in which there is a bay window and a skylight. The building is comfortable for permanent or temporary residence at any time of the year.
The design can be changed without affecting the internal layout The layout of the first floor shows a possible layout with furniture, but the exact location of the items is determined individually. The finished project makes it possible to organize the space on an individual basis, taking into account the peculiarities of lifestyle, personal preferences and other factors.
The scheme is easy to adjust on your own, but without making drastic changes without professional knowledge in architecture The second floor plan includes a large bedroom and two additional rooms. The purpose of the premises can be changed, and the location is quite convenient.
Additional rooms can perform any function The finished project of a 9 by 9 house, made of aerated concrete blocks, involves an accurate calculation of all parameters. For example, in the following project, the building has an area of 73 m 2 and a house height of 8 m. In this case, the roof slope is 18 °, and the diagram shows 3 living rooms. The roof is covered with metal tiles. The foundation in the form of a monolithic tape ensures the reliability of the building.
Exterior finishes may vary. The scheme of the first floor includes a living room, kitchen, bathroom, spacious entrance hall. This layout is comfortable, convenient and functional.
The purpose of the premises can be determined individually In the attic area there is a spacious staircase, several rooms. Careful insulation of the roof allows you to provide comfort on the attic floor.
Volumetric roof allows you to make the optimal height of the walls Design of buildings 9 by 10 with an attic
The construction of a 9 by 10 building with an attic can be carried out from different materials. The arrangement of the attic allows you to make the construction as economical as possible, but the residential building will be cozy and durable. You can increase the functional space with the help of a balcony. On the ground floor of a 9 by 10 house, it is easy to arrange a summer veranda. The total area of a building of this size allows you to organize spacious areas in which each corner performs a specific function.
A house with a balcony on the top floor is one of the most comfortable options for buildings with an attic. The exterior of the building has a modern style, and the construction is carried out from high-quality bricks, foam blocks and other similar options.
The modern look of the building is one of the advantages of this project. The peculiarity of this project of a residential building lies in the fact that part of the facade is, as it were, pushed aside and there is an attic balcony at the top. At the same time, on the ground floor there is a bathroom, a living room, a hall and other functional premises. Thus, practicality and modern style of the building are combined.
The main premises are located on the ground floor. In the attic room, living rooms and a bathroom are equipped, it is possible to equip an office or other functional space. If bringing communications to the bathroom on the second floor causes certain difficulties, then this room can perform any other function.
The arrangement of furniture is determined individually The design of buildings 8x10, 9x9 and 9x10 m has common features. For example, attic rooms often serve as living space. In the finished project, you can always make individual changes, taking into account the features of the designs.
Designing houses with a garage and an attic
The construction and planning of houses with an attic may include such a necessary room as a garage. This space is an extension or a dedicated part of the building in which the vehicle is located. For comfortable operation of the garage, when designing, a scheme for supplying communications, heating, and lighting is developed. The external design of a building with a garage may have one common style or a slight visual separation of these buildings, for example, with colored wall cladding.
Features of designing a house with a garage and an attic are as follows:
A universal solution is the project of a one-story house with an attic and a single garage. At the same time, the roof of the technical and living space is one, and the attic is located only above the living space.
A single roof allows you to create a harmonious design The layout drawing includes two schemes. The project of the first floor shows in detail the location of the garage, exits from the house, porch, veranda and other functional areas. If the finished project is adjusted independently, then cardinal changes should be avoided, because in this case a professional calculation of the design parameters will be required.
The common roof over the garage and the house does not require large construction costs Thanks to the large perimeter of the house in the attic, you can equip several living rooms, a bathroom. If the parameters of the house are smaller, then the usable area also decreases, only the necessary zones are equipped.
The attic rooms are full and functional Video: an example of a house project with an attic and a garage
Features of a two-story house with an attic
During the construction of a two-story building, you can organize a cozy room in the attic area. This area can be insulated and operated year-round. And the option of only summer use of the attic space is also in demand. In the first case, thorough insulation and waterproofing of the roof is required, and in the second, the main vapor and waterproofing layers of the roof are equipped under the roofing material. In any case, a two-story house, complemented by a functional attic, is a comfortable building with a large amount of usable space.
The facade can be decorated in any way in accordance with the chosen design style. The design of a two-story building with a residential attic requires more careful calculation than the development of a one-story building project. This is due to the fact that in the case of a two-story house, the load on the foundation is greater than in the other version. Therefore, light, durable and high-quality materials are used to cover the roof, equip the attic, and installation and layout are carried out according to the drawing.
The main premises are often located on the first floor, facilitating the layout of the second and attic floors. The dimensions of the premises in the finished projects can be changed without a drastic effect on the supporting structures. Thus, it is possible to create a comfortable residential building, taking into account individual wishes and ensure the reliability of the premises on the second floor.
Rest rooms are often located on the second floor. A two-story house with an attic can be built on a narrow plot. The presence of two floors and a functional attic space ensures the practicality and convenience of the building.
Video: stages of building a house with an attic
Design of multi-gable mansard roofs
Multi-gable roofing is popular in the construction of buildings with an attic. Such a roof has several angles-slopes and is distinguished by a complex design of the truss system. At such corners, attic windows are often equipped, which is a practical and convenient solution.
A multi-gable roof has a complex system of rafters, but has external originality A complex multi-gable roof is suitable for buildings that are built of brick, foam blocks, shell rock or aerated concrete. The design can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. In the first case, the corner elements are evenly spaced, and in the second case, the edges can be at different levels. A roof of any type requires a strong mauerlat, calculation of the bearing capacity and careful selection of materials for construction.
Video: designing a three-gable roof
Photo gallery: mansard roof options
A four-pitched sloping roof is convenient for arranging an attic A complex roof shape requires accurate calculation of all parameters Hip roof is practical in operation Hip roof makes the building original and cozy Unusual roof design is developed individually Multi-pitched roofs allow you to create a spacious attic Four-pitched roof allows you to use the entire usable area of the building
Ready-made projects of houses with an attic allow you to find out the features of the development of such functional buildings. Residential premises are always designed individually and depending on the region of residence, climatic conditions, land area and other factors. Having carefully considered all the options, you can create a reliable and comfortable home with an attic.
An attic is a significant savings on building materials and work for the construction of a full-fledged second floor, additional living space, an office, a children's or guest room. The attic space is used rationally and does not require special investments for the construction of walls, ceilings and interior decoration.
A private house with an attic is a unique interior design and original appearance. Favorable construction solution in relation to material costs. After all, residential square meters are increasing, and the construction of additional capital walls is not required. Also, savings are obvious if the land is small. The main thing is a properly created project.
Advantages of the attic
The attic adds residential meters to the house, through the use of an additional level. The room can be a great place for a workshop or a smoking room, which are not always appropriate in the main part of the house. Subject to all the necessary technical rules, the attic reduces the heat loss of the building through the roof. The room can be decorated in an interesting, individual style, different from the main composition of the house.
But there are also difficulties. Dormer windows are not cheap, and the angle of inclination and floor beams require an experienced designer's eye, otherwise it will not be a very comfortable room. In addition, with the accumulation of snow drifts, it will not be so easy to clean windows if they are built into a pitched roof. However, there are still more advantages, and technological issues can always be solved.
Features of the construction of a one-story house with an attic
A simple one-story house with an attic can be built both from foam blocks and using bricks or timber. Considering that the roof will be subject to the negative impact of climatic factors from the outside and a certain influence from the inside, it is necessary to take care of high-quality hydro, heat, sound and vapor barrier. Ventilation must be sufficiently functional, for which free space must be left between the thermal insulation and the roof.
Be sure to have a solid truss system. The supporting structure is made of wood or metal profiles (stone and concrete should not be used, this will create a high load on the ceiling). The rafters are placed at an angle of 30-60 degrees.
All elements of the attic must be strong, but light. The roof is best covered with soft or metal tiles, slate sheets. Since metal conducts heat too well, in cold weather the room will not be protected from serious heat loss. It is recommended to use mineral wool as a heater. Finish the fences with drywall. For internal partitions, plywood or drywall sheets are suitable.
Even in small houses, the attic can always be arranged in a very original and stylish way: make windows in the roof, add decorative beams. Projects where the roof has a different angle of inclination (but not less than 38 degrees) look especially advantageous, this allows you to zone the room.
Which attic is better for a private house
How exactly to arrange the attic, what size it should be and what materials will be needed, depends on several factors:
- how many people will live in the room;
- purpose of the attic: office, playroom, bedroom;
- period of operation: year-round or only in the warm season;
- how the roof is designed (gable, domed, half-hip or hip);
- what the building itself is built from (brick house, foam block, cinder block, etc.);
- material used for flooring.
The fastest and easiest will be a single-level attic under a gable roof. A minimum of additional structural elements is required. Gables in this case are used as a place for installing vertical windows.
However, most of the area remains unused, so it is more profitable to equip an attic under a sloping roof. This will complicate the design and construction work, but all the space will be used as efficiently as possible.
The most preferable attic is under a hipped (four-pitched) roof. The design is strong enough, does not deform under the influence of external factors, is resistant to winds and snow. But if the building is very small, it will not work to equip a comfortable attic.
Projects of houses with an attic
The attic can become a decoration of the entire private house or be its functional addition. How the floor will be arranged and located depends on the wishes of the owners and the design of the building itself.
House with a gable roof. The first floor is represented by one large room, all the space above it is reserved for the attic. This is the simplest and most budgetary solution if there is enough light through the windows and no additional daylight sources are required in the roof. The staircase in this case is taken out of the house, which saves space. This option is suitable for a country house without a garage.
House with attic and terrace. It can be considered both as an option for a country holiday, and as a full-fledged residential building. In this case, the terrace does not have to be located on the attic floor. Drawing in the photo below.
But the terrace will also look good as an element of the attic floor.
A fairly simple project to combine an attic over a garage. Ergonomic, convenient, and does not take up extra square meters of land. The ladder can be installed both in the garage and in the main part of the house. In the first case, the owner of the car receives full autonomy, which is important if you rent out a house. But the design of such a building requires the advice of a professional architect in order to correctly distribute the weight on all structural elements.
Mansards in cottages from a bar. Such houses are indispensable for a large family. Or even several couples.
If desired, you can combine everything: an attic above the first floor and a terrace above the garage.
The project might look like this.
Technical requirements for attics
The roof covering should be strong, but light, so it is better to choose ondulin or metal tiles.
The attic tier is more prone to heat loss and condensation, which means that you should not save on heat, waterproofing and good ventilation.
It is preferable to make internal partitions of the attic from drywall, wood and metal profiles in order to reduce the load on the floor.
Whatever material the roof is made of, soundproofing will require a lot of money. Sell cheap and the sounds of rain, wind and falling snow will be heard quite strongly.
The line of intersections of sloping or broken roofs and the facade should be located at a level of about 150 cm relative to the attic floor. With the recommended “half-ceiling” distance of at least 2.5 m for residential premises, in the attic floor the space with such parameters should be 50% or more of the entire room.
In general, an attic can be built in any one-story house, but it is better to design its location in advance, even at the stage of creating a plan for the future building.
Project for a house with an attic and a garage
A beautiful house project with an attic and a garage will not be too expensive if you first decide on the construction plan and the necessary square footage of all rooms.
If you build a house with a total area of 111.9 m 2 and residential - 70.60 m 2, plus a garage - 17.80 m 2, you will need to spend 10-25 thousand rubles on the development of an individual project.
Depending on the purpose, the attic can be built only above the garage or the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe box of the house can be used. What are the projects of one-story houses with an attic, the photo is given below. Ready-made plan with an attic without taking into account the territory allocated for the garage and in the absence of a basement:
Projection of the first floor
Projection of the attic floor
In this case, the entire load falls only on the load-bearing walls of the house box.
The angle of inclination of the roof with such a layout is 42-43 degrees, the height of the ridge is 8.0 m. The size of the attic is 32 m 2, which can be divided into three rooms, a staircase, a bathroom, a pantry and a front room.
Project for a simple one-story house
For a foam block house with an area of 139-140 m 2, without a garage and basement, basements and basements, the attic floor project can look modest and unpretentious, saving free space as much as possible for any purpose.
In small houses, in order to have more additional living space, it is possible to equip an attic space for a comfortable stay both above the box of the house and above the garage. The only exception is vast basements. Then it is better to limit yourself to only that part of the structure where they do not exist.
The device of the truss system for a house made of timber with a gable roof
First of all, the slope of the roof must correspond to the climatic conditions of the region. Where heavy precipitation often falls, the roof should have a sharp slope of 50-80 degrees.
In areas with high intensity winds, on the contrary, sloping roofs are suitable, which will help reduce the pressure on the roof structure.
For truss systems under the attic, it is necessary to install Mauerlats. These are bars 10x10 cm, which ensure the distribution of the load of the roof over the entire surface that it covers. Mauerlats are placed under the rafter leg or installed along the length of the entire building. Wooden structures are usually used, but if the roof is supposed to be made of metal roofing, metal profile Mauerlats must be used.
The cross section of the beam is shown in the photo below.
All that is required to build an attic is to determine the size of the room and its purpose, develop a project, study the necessary materials, their quantity, and you can begin construction.
Nowadays, more and more country houses are being built according to the drawings, which provide for an attic. In order to competently complete the arrangement of the attic, it is necessary to foresee which rooms will be located in it.
Attic floor design and interior design project
It could be:
- bedroom;
- cabinet;
- miniature hotel;
- children's room;
- gym.
For each such room, a specific project is drawn up, which is then embodied in the drawing. Some owners of country houses download such drawings from the Internet absolutely free. Moreover, these materials provide detailed information. Each such room of a country house must have powerful lighting. To supply fresh air, the project drawings provide for built-in ventilation. Large windows are installed for natural light.
In principle, the area of the attic floor can be very different. It all depends on the size of the house. However, one rule remains common: regardless of the area of \u200b\u200bthe houses, the attic floor should not go beyond the base building.
Detailed scheme of the design of the attic
The layout of the attic floor can be very different. Each such room has its own design and configuration. You can make such a layout for free with the help of special planning programs. They will help you with all your requirements.
Reasons for building an attic
Such popularity of attic projects in the construction of country houses is due to a number of characteristic reasons.
The layout of the attic allows you to slightly increase the available living space, while seriously saving free space. When an attic floor is indicated on the drawing instead of an attic, this means that heat loss will be seriously reduced in a house made of timber. Typically, heat escapes through the roof, which is 10%. To get a free project of an attic room in a log house, it is enough to download from the Internet a complete set of necessary drawings. 
Subject to the technological process of construction in the house of the attic floor, the cost of repairing the roof is much reduced.
- thermal insulation;
- vapor barrier;
- waterproofing.
Since the attic floor has the largest area of contact with the outside world, it needs a roof that has the highest quality thermal insulation.
Detailed attic insulation scheme
You can read about the types of thermal insulation for free on Internet sites. On the pages of the Web, you can get acquainted with the varieties of heat-insulating material for a house made of timber.
In recent years, the owners of private houses are trying to create an attic. Changes are taken into account in the design documentation, appropriate adjustments are made to. If the house was bought old, with a regular attic, the new owners are rebuilding it. For such work, it is necessary to create drawings that show the arrangement of the attic.
What should be shown on the drawing
Of course, each alteration of the layout requires accurate reflection in the drawings. If the project has a detailed drawing, reflecting all the nuances, it becomes much easier to estimate the necessary construction costs. In order for the construction of the attic to be done correctly, you must first calculate the design of the rafters. How to make such a calculation, you can see for free in the reference literature presented on the pages of specialized sites.
Specially developed building codes prescribe specific dimensions of the beam, depending on two parameters:
- step;
- length.
Most suitable for a sloping roof with two slopes. For it, the required number of rafters is made from a bar, which are installed inside, relying on the load-bearing internal walls of the house. Otherwise, the roof may not be very reliable.
Drawing of a gable attic
For the attic, especially when the house is very old, the construction of a Mauerlat is required. It is made at the base of the roof, passing the entire perimeter of the house. Such a closed design will reduce the pressure on the walls. This is of great importance if hanging rafters are used. In this case, the rafters should form a kind of triangle, leaning at one end into the transverse beam, and at the other into the Mauerlat.
All changes in the project must be reflected in the drawing. The new rafter system should be clearly shown, the section of the rafter beam should be indicated.
A separate drawing shows the device of the ventilation system. An ordinary attic with insulation has ventilation that is not suitable for an attic floor. Attic ventilation should provide air circulation in such a way that the room is never stuffy, so that it is not blown by strong winds.
What should an attic layout look like?
The design of the roof dictates the future layout of the room.
Layout of a two-level attic
The usable floor area depends on the shape of the roof. For example, the side bevel of the roof will need to be separated by a partition. It is very difficult to move freely in such a space. Therefore, it has a slight advantage. Such an attic has only one sidewall, which will make it possible to increase the size of the usable area.
However, the height of the ceiling will limit the freedom of movement, you will need to bend down all the time. The slope facing north is considered ideal. Unfortunately, this doesn't always work out. An excellent option is considered a gable roof, which has a broken shape. It is distinguished by a lower, very steep slope. In such an attic, the area increases, its layout becomes much simpler.
On the attic floor, you can optionally equip a living room. Attics with a slight roof slope look much more comfortable. They are best suited for bedroom arrangement. On such an area you can arrange an office.
Interior and design of an attic office
The highest point of the attic ceiling must necessarily exceed 220 cm. This will allow anyone to move around in the room without tilting their heads. When arranging a bedroom, it is better to place a bed in the attic next to the slope. In this place, the height of the room should exceed 180 cm. With a sharp rise from the bed at such a height, a head hit on the ceiling is excluded.
When planning the attic interior, it is necessary to take into account several important nuances in the project:
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Buildings with - a practical and very attractive idea for an individual plot. The cost of equipping a residential attic is less than the construction of a full-fledged floor, additional square meters will appear in the house. For a summer cottage, the best option is. Projects, photos of successful interiors and recommendations from experienced builders are in our material.
Even a small attic will transform the facade of the house and make it unique.
The attic refers to the living space under the roof. The roof for the arrangement of a residential attic must have a double slope, such that the height of the attic space is not less than human height at the highest point.
Important! A high ceiling should occupy at least half of the area. Smaller sizes will cause discomfort in a person.
The outer wall of the residential attic consists of two planes: inclined and vertical. The vertical part is built from the main material of the house, the inclined part consists of blood rafters and inner lining.
Note! The attic in urban planning standards is considered a residential floor.
When building a private house, many owners think about the question: give preference to a full-fledged floor or an attic?
Advantages and disadvantages of country houses with an attic: projects with a full floor or a residential attic?
The main argument in favor of the attic floor is always the cheapness of its arrangement. Is it really? The reduction in costs is due to the use of a frame structure of the roof. In practice, the larger the roof and, accordingly, the larger the area of \u200b\u200bthe frame for sheathing, the more profitable the attic.
But it should be remembered, no matter how spacious the attic is, in any case it occupies less usable area than the real floor. It turns out that in order to make the attic room suitable for living, it is necessary to provide for such an area of \u200b\u200bthe first floor that it exceeds the attic at least twice.
In order to create a normal microclimate in the attic room, it is necessary to provide a ventilation system with forced air supply. All these costs will form an additional burden during construction. And in fact, the savings will not be so significant.
Proponents of attic construction note that houses with such “curly” roofs look attractive. And the designers add that the arrangement of a residential attic has many original solutions.
Prudent owners do not like it when something goes to waste. Including attic space. Some turn it into a dump of unnecessary things. But in fact, it can accommodate a full-fledged office, workshop, bedroom or even a children's room.
Opponents of such prudence remind that the active exploitation of the space under the roof worsens the condition of the roof structure and greatly complicates its repair.
Expert point of view
Yaroslav Galaiko
Lead Designer and Head of Ecologica Interiors Studio
Ask a Question“Psychologists warn that the low ceilings of the attic make a person feel in a confined space, adversely affecting his psyche. Particularly impressionable natures can even feel suffocation due to low ceilings and sloping walls. It is worth thinking about this fact when planning a children's room in the attic.
Proponents of a full-fledged second floor give the following comparison:
| Attic | Second floor |
|---|---|
 |  |
| Limited in layout to inclined structures | Has full layout options |
| Difficulties with arranging full-fledged windows | Lack of problems with the organization of natural lighting |
| The design of the walls and ceiling of the attic does not allow you to easily repair the roof | Maintainability of the roof and simplicity of roof construction |
| The need for complex roofing | Use of a simple shaped roof |
| The need for forced ventilation | Use of natural ventilation |
| Strong room heating on hot days | Preservation of optimal temperature due to the presence of attic space |
Despite all these disputes and disagreements, projects of country houses with an attic and a veranda or garage are very popular. This is not surprising, because frame construction, which is gaining immense popularity, offers many options for just such buildings, with a large usable area and various layouts. Consider photo projects of houses with attics in more detail.
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The best projects of houses with an attic: photos with drawings
A good residential building design should take into account many factors:
- the climate of the area in which the construction will be carried out;
- features of the soil and landscape of the site;
- a combination of home decoration with surrounding buildings and terrain;
- organization of the most comfortable living conditions for all family members, taking into account their age and individual needs.
The finished project of a house with an attic is developed by professional architects with the participation of specialists of a narrow profile. It is important to consider not only the location of the rooms, but also the features of the placement of engineering networks.
Projects of a small area, 36 - 40 square meters, are suitable for a summer cottage. This space is quite enough to accommodate a kitchen and a spacious living room on the ground floor and two compact bedrooms or an office in the attic. Houses with an area of more than 60 square meters contain a spacious living room, bedroom and kitchen on the ground floor and rooms on the second.
For large houses, it would be ideal to build a terrace, which can be accessed from the attic floor. From the top there will be a magnificent view of nature.
Idea! If the house is intended for year-round use, part of the roof can be glazed and the area can be used for a winter garden.
Country house with an attic: layout 6x6
With a minimum area is not easy. The project of a 6x6 country house with an attic is the best choice. In this case, you have not 36, but at least 50 square meters of usable area.
If the cottage is needed only for a seasonal visit, such space is quite enough for a small family. Over time, an extension can be made to the house if the number of family members increases. What should be considered in the project of a house with an attic 6x6:
- maximum use of each centimeter of area;
- the number of people visiting the house at the same time;
- age of family members;
- frequency of visiting the suburban area.
When planning a 6 by 6 house with an attic, it is important to use all the space with maximum benefit. Traditionally, in the center there is a spacious living room with access to the bathroom and kitchen. All these rooms will completely occupy the first floor. In order not to be crowded, they select compact furniture.
The kitchen should have two entrances: from the room and from the yard. Table setting in the summer gazebo will be greatly simplified, and it will be easier to cook on a hot day by opening wide the exit to the garden.
In this option, they are located in the attic. Here you can make two full bedrooms for the owners and children.
For a bathroom, four square meters is enough. If the cottage is visited only in summer, an outdoor shower can be arranged in the yard. Those who like to take a steam bath put a bathhouse on the site. If you do not provide a shower or bathroom in the house, you can leave three square meters for the toilet. The washing machine is installed in the kitchen.
Frame houses with an attic (projects 6x6) do not provide for internal stairs. They are placed outside. This technique also saves a lot of space. For storage of things in the house, compact mezzanines should be provided.
Here is an approximate plan of a house with an attic 6 by 6:
The specifics of the layout of houses 9 by 9 with an attic: photos of successful solutions
The house with a total area of eighty square meters is a popular project. Builders note that this project has an optimal ratio of costs and comfort of living. The classic layout includes a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom on the ground floor and two or three more rooms in the attic. They can be used as additional bedrooms or organize an office, a creative workshop and a spacious wardrobe in them.
Another option for arranging rooms is in the layout of the house 8 by 10 with an attic. Photo example of such a layout:
What you should know about planning a 10 by 10 house with an attic: photos of the best ideas
One hundred square meters on the first floor and another seventy on the second - a large family can live in such a house permanently. There is a place for separate rooms for children, a bedroom for parents, an office, a spacious living room and a kitchen. From the outside, the house does not look huge. Projects of a 10x10 house with a foam block attic impress with compact placement on the site. But this is just the case when the external impression is deceptive.
There is enough space not only for placing bathrooms on each floor, but even for organizing or bathing right in the house. A convenient ladder with a wide passage will allow you to easily lift bulky furniture.
In such a house, a separate room for the boiler is usually provided. If the foam block house has a basement, a laundry room, heating appliances, a pantry for storing inventory and home seams are located here.
Layout example:
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In the article, we will consider in detail what are the advantages of these structures, types of technologies, average construction prices, original projects, useful tips and much more.
Examples of interior design of houses with an attic inside: photo
Even a small attic can be furnished so that everything you need can fit in it. Inclined ceiling planes partially hide the total area, but you can use them to stylishly decorate the room.
Projects of small houses with an attic usually involve placing a bedroom on the second floor. In the country version, it is logical to use natural wood trim.
If the attic occupies a significant area, the task is simplified. Niches between rafters can be used as zoning elements. In one - to place a bed, in the other - a desktop by the window or a sofa for relaxation. The issue of placing a children's room on the attic floor should be approached especially carefully.
If an office is located in the attic, it is important to consider lighting.
Another idea for planning a house with an attic (photo below) is the placement of a wardrobe. Here you can build compact and convenient storage systems.
Tips for building a one-story house with an attic: photos of original ideas
The arrangement of a residential attic is most often concerned about the owners of small country cottages. Before deciding on such a project, ask to stay with your friends, owners of a similar design. Do you suddenly feel claustrophobic or, on the contrary, find yourself under the impression of attic windows through which you can watch the clouds?
Here, if desired, you can place a wardrobe, a creative workshop, a boiler room, a gym.
Here are options for organizing attic space:
Especially in demand with a garage and an attic. This layout is extremely convenient. Especially this option will be appreciated by residents of the northern regions, who know what it is to warm up a car on a frosty day. When the garage is under the same roof as the house, even if it does not have central heating, the temperature will be much higher than outside. And the car itself will be reliably protected from all the vagaries of the weather.
What do projects of houses with an attic of foam blocks look like?
Projects of houses with an attic of foam blocks, the photos of which are presented to you, are very popular with developers of individual housing. The reasons for this demand are that houses made of this material are very functional and look solid and luxurious. The cost of building such a structure is lower than the cost of building a brick house.
