And money for the renovation too...

RM4k
yes
no need move, just clear the area below it
mine's not an attic, a loft

not suitable for malaysia laa.. malaysia so hot.. even not living in attic, home already so hot..

picture?

Unless you reinforced your ceiling, and not very practical because of roof height. Most houses roof pitch at 25°

Unless you want to keep your midget friends in the artic

my compound is 18 x 75 double storey. just want to turn my attic into one single room without any partitions.

appreciate if you let me know the contractor

All hot area structure must be like this.



This post has been edited by Phoenix_KL: Sep 24 2020, 10:38 PM

Hmm. I think if properly done can cost up to 30k. depends on what you put inside, covering of walls, laying of floor, insulation works, AC, socket, fan, lights, fresh coat of paint, and most importantly, a staircase. If staircase can source from china then your cost cheaper la. xD haha.. Most people make it as storage area, as its super hot as many /k mentioned here... Oh yeah, need ventilation if wanna convert to actual room, may need an approval also so the officers wont bother your work. If the approval is not approved, gg lo

Got money all can

i ask my neighbor do for me
the stairs up is all used gates, he cut and weld
the main cost is the 3 steel beam and the papan to alas the attic (actually its a loft)
wiring , my partner pull and do himself
wallpaper, i do myself



This post has been edited by hungheykwun: Sep 25 2020, 01:33 PM

Hi Bro,

What's the size of this?
Can you also share the cost and also the contractor?

Family house has converted the attic into a store room. Did a second ceiling to contain the heat, with extra insulation. And also added the spinning exhaust thing to release the trapped heat.

After that not bad. Not too hot even under afternoon sun.

End up that room is half store room, and half my dad listening room. He add 1 AC up there for when he is there. He also added rockwool insulation to the attic floor so that he can listen at higher volume without disturbing the ppl in the room downstair.

Hey there! I actually just finished up converting my attic into a bedroom and I absolutely love it! It was a lot of work but so worth it in the end. I started by insulating the entire space and then putting up drywall. I also had to install a new window to bring in more natural light.

You're not alone if you're considering converting your attic into a livable space. Many homeowners are drawn to ​​a cozy attic retreat or a spacious room for guests.

for malaysia weather ,.. hot like hell,..

sounds good

Is it viable to rebuild the roof to maximise the floor space of the attic, n then install rooftop solar panels to absorb the afternoon heat n to prevent rooftop break in?

This post has been edited by MGM: Oct 27 2022, 09:53 AM

air is a good thermal insulator, practically the "attic" we have now is the layer of thermal insulator that gives you comfort in the house during the blazing heat in the afternoon.

i am not expert but i think if the same concept applies to the roof tiles, the attic can make a living place.

'attic' here, are you guys referring to the center zone (high point) of the pitch roof?