Comment on Anyone converted an attached garage to a living space? Any unexpected issues?
protist@mander.xyz 9 months ago
Do you live in an area that requires permits? There are a ton of unpermitted garage conversions in my area that are not up to code, some of which have become serious headaches for the owner if code compliance comes knocking or when trying to sell.
Is your HVAC rated for the additional sq ft? Are there any ventilation concerns? (eg gas furnace or water heater)
theshoeshiner@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I’ll definitely be getting permits and inspections. Went through that process when converting the bonus room and it wasn’t as painful as I was expecting.
The HVAC question is something I’ll definitely have to look into. I added ~250sqft when I finished my bonus room, and although the system has operated fine with the additional load, adding another 400sqft might put us outside it’s abilities.