Home Builders Association of Charlotte
Excellence In Remodeling 2010 – Gold Award Winner
Attic

This home is situated on an attractive cul-de-sac in the South Charlotte area. The homes in the subdivision are large and most were built with high rooflines that greatly facilitate attic improvements.

The architect developed a plan that included a generously sized open stairway with a large landing at the midpoint. A closet adjacent to the second floor hallway was preempted to allow for the imposing stairwell.

Between the large footprint of the stairwell, the full bath, closet and the large guest room the plan added nearly 400 square feet to the original 3,000 square foot home. Virtually the entire original attic was utilized by the living area and the HVAC equipment.

To minimize the disruption to the occupied area of the home during the 3-month construction process, the contractor constructed a large outdoor temporary stairs with an attached debris chute. The window opening was temporarily enlarged to allow for materials to be brought into the attic area.