In the past, they were often used by homeowners to store rarely used family items. But today the attic in townhouses is designed into a beautiful space and used for many different purposes.

What is an attic?

In a townhouse, the attic is the top area. The attic floor is located inside the space of the sloping roof, its vertical surface is created by many inclined or folded roofs. The attic space is often narrow and very close to the roof. Therefore, if not arranged, the attic will be quite hot and secretive. But when you know how to take advantage of it, this can be an extremely interesting space.

Why design an attic?

With living space area increasingly shrinking today, constructing and designing attic floors for townhouses can help homeowners expand the area of the townhouse.

In addition to being used for storage, the attic can be designed into a working space, reading space, relaxing space... Especially if your family has young children, the attic will be a play space. Ideal for studying or resting for your baby.

Besides, townhouses with attic floors always have unique features and high aesthetics.

Things to note when designing attics for townhouses

Must be carried out at the same stage as planning the house design

Carrying out the design and construction of the attic at the same time as planning the house design will create uniformity and harmony for the architecture. Thanks to that, the house will become more perfect.

It is necessary to clearly define the function of the attic

The attic used as a seating area, rest area, work area or restroom will have different designs and layouts. Therefore, before starting the design process, you need to clearly determine the function of the attic.

It is necessary to clearly determine the size of the attic floor

Similar to designing other spaces, determining size is very important when designing an attic for a townhouse. Only by understanding the size of the attic space can you calculate the interior, materials and post-construction costs...

Pay attention to the lighting

The attic is the highest position in the townhouse. So just arrange a small window and the attic will have "ample" light. Now the problem is that you have to find a location for the window so that the attic doesn't get too hot, get glare from the sun, etc.

Entrance to the attic

Normally, we often arrange stairs to get to the attic, however, for townhouses with small areas, the option of building stairs will take up an additional part of the house's area. Therefore, we need to have a plan to save space while still ensuring easy and convenient access to the attic. Eurodor roof hatch is the right choice in this situation. The door is designed with flexible sizes to suit the homeowner's intended use. Two hydraulic arms make getting up and down easier and more convenient. The internal lock will help keep the door safe, preventing intruders from breaking or opening the roof check lid.

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