Glenn i think that s a good approach and i will probably go that way with the attic space.
Unpermited attic space.
To answer your question no non conditioned attic space cannot be included in living area.
Unventilated attics can help to mitigate energy loss through leaky ducts or ceiling fittings.
A fundamental requirement of an unvented attic assembly is the use of air impermeable insulation on the underside of the unvented roof to prevent air infiltration and exclude airborne moisture from the attic.
Whether you are a buyer or a seller improvements done without permits can prove.
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Additions to homes and finished basements are some of the most common.
Unpermitted or unwarranted extra rooms.
You re checking out listings online and find a great two bedroom house with a bonus in law unit downstairs.
Many bay area homebuyers have been there.
Also your published listing on the mls or within other marketing materials should clearly indicate if there is an unpermitted area of the house such as one bedroom plus unpermitted second bedroom.
Unpermitted additions are common in the bay area.
The mls listing and marketing materials can reference the unpermitted space but should reference it as just that.
It s not inconceivable that this 70 year old house gets bulldozed and the lot gets sub divided.
However if moisture is able to enter the unvented attic space it may lead to roofing panel issues.
What should you do about unpermitted work when buying or selling a home.
Start date nov 6 2014.
I m going to spend more time researching the site adjustment the subject is 1 38 acres might be the largest parcel in that part of town.
The energy savings touted by unvented attics can be as high as 20.
Additionally the seller s.
The attic space becomes indirectly conditioned as a result of the air leakage heat transfer and vapor diffusion through the ceiling.
Do you know if the description stated that all of the 3 971 sq ft was finished.
What is unpermitted work.
Maybe they were just giving the total area.
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Many buyers will not take the risk of buying a house with unpermitted construction.
If you choose to sell the house as is be prepared.
Thread starter nov 6 2014 1 so about 15 yrs ago about six months after moving into a new townhouse we needed to finish out third floor so my wife had an office.