On Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:23:56 -0500, wrote:


The only reason I would insulate the roof of the attic is if I wanted
to use it as "living space" - summer or winter. Otherwize I'd just
frame out the attiic floor and add another 8 inches of insulation and
lay down a plywood or chipboard floor if the area was to be used for
storage. (make sure any rewiring that needs to be done from the attic
is done FIRST!!!!!. - and seal the upper floor to prevent hot/moist
air from escaping into the attic.

Watched a Mike Holmes episode (Holmes Inspection) last night (old?).

The attic had a window. It leaked down into the kitchen, the first day
the new owners moved in as it rained. The owners looked for access
into the "attic". Found no scuttle access, etc. Figured they had
"black mold" in the attic as the roofer had replaced the roof.

Owners felt deceived from none-disclosure by the prior owner. Neighbor
had mentioned tarps on the roof or such. Tarp was removed just prior
to sell.

Holmes removed the window, found their way in the attic and discovered
a finished attic with no stairs leading down to the second floor. They
found a post card from 1966. Turns out the prior owner never knew
there was an attic on the third level. Mr. Holmes went to work -
stripped the old and made it new, added a access ladder and door, did
the lights all over, couple small baseboard electric heaters, new
window.

A beautiful open storage space....