3 ways to build a loft, which one is the cheapest?

When planning a renovation of a new-build unit, taking advantage of the high ceilings by raising an attic is a smart move. The loft can double the original space, from 100 feet to 200 feet, which helps the owner save money in disguise and also makes the original space more practical. But do you know which way to build a loft is the most cost-effective? Let’s take a look at it with your family today.

1. Burning iron rack

Burning racks is the most traditional method of making attics. The process is to use 2 inches Based on the current market price in 2020, the cost of burning a 10-foot by 10-foot staircase with up and down stairs is between RMB 70,000 and RMB 80,000. After the gantry is completed, it still needs to be sealed and greased, and finally lights and electrical switches need to be installed. The total bill is about 100,000-120,000 yuan. The disadvantages of this method are that it is expensive, takes at least 2 weeks, and no one can live in the home during the construction. But the advantage is that the appearance of the attic can blend in with the walls of the home.

2. Prefabricated iron frame

The cheapest option is to build a loft in the form of prefabricated components. The prefabricated components used for the loft joists are also square tubes. Square tubes are available in different sizes and thicknesses. These components will be welded in advance in mainland factories according to on-site dimensions, and then transported to the unit in a folded form for assembly. If the customer is willing to DIY, he can order the attic materials on Taobao and it will be completed for about 5000-6000. Of course, if you DIY, you will naturally bear the risk of different problems. The disadvantages of using prefabricated trusses for a loft are:

• If it is not fixed to the wall, it will feel shaking when going up and down.
• It feels cold to the touch because it is all caused by
• The maximum size that can be made is affected by many factors (please ask our master for details)
• Unless the ceiling is suspended or the wall is built, there will be 4 legs on the ground.

In the following prefabricated iron frame case, the customer ordered the attic iron frame on Taobao and then found a furniture master to install it. Guests with a lower budget can just order the iron frame and ladder, and then put the mattress on it, which will create an extra space for sleeping and resting. If you have a higher budget, you can choose to purchase additional laminates to avoid the risk of “crossing the wrong foot”.

If you want to save yourself some trouble, you can also outsource it to our company. If we make the loft in the form of prefabricated components, the dimensions will be more accurate; it can be completely attached to the wall without being affected by the footing line; the structure will be more stable because we will reinforce the prefabricated components and also use explosive screws to connect the brackets and walls. The body is fixed and the design can be flexible because we have designers who have direct contact with the factory. We can add wooden flooring on the bed frame, seal the bottom of the bed frame with white wooden boards so that the frame will not be visible, and add spotlights and Wooden stairs etc. Friends who are interested can take a look at our attic case.