With a dedicated entrance sturdy flooring and plenty of natural light you can use your ranch attic for any number of things.
Ranch with no attic space.
The ceiling could soar to a maximum height of 14 feet by adding 6 feet to the top of the load bearing wall between the living and family room and with an artful series of cut outs light would easily flow through the heightened space.
It was possible to appropriate unused attic space above the entry foyer family and living rooms.
Use a cordless drill driver to secure the vent to the soffit with in long no.
Step 5 attach the vent to the soffit photo by merle henkenius.
A vaulted roof offers open living space directly below the rafters because there are no horizontal ceiling joists.
Space the holes 12 to 14 in.
With the help of an assistant raise the vent up to the soffit and center it over the cutout slot.
Rarely will a sealed foam insulated attic deviate more than 15 degrees from the living space temperatures below it.
So when we have a choice we prefer hvac systems located under the house.
I live in a small square house.
Although there is no separate attic to vent air circulation is still necessary.
Now that i know the ins and outs of attics i wanted to share more about what i ve learned about venting your attic if you don t have eaves.