BoxC (Illinois)
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An association seeking to save money on energy costs to reduce cooling or heating loss can insulate the common roof elements. Under the Condominium Deck and By Laws, common areas are the responsibility of the association, elements that are beyond the walls of each unit.
An attic, or airspace above condominium units is considered common areas. An attic or an airspace is considered part of the roof structure of the building as a whole. Unit owners can not access the roof air space if it is sealed off by a ceiling enclosure. Attics maybe closed off, or used for storage. To access the air space, a building specialist would be required to open up the ceiling — including in the event of water leaks, roofing or mason repairs etc. Finally, insulation does require a building professional that the association contacts to be installed. Units on top floors all share this common airspace above their ceilings, it is not part of an individual unit but as the building as a whole.
An attic, or airspace above condominium units is considered common areas. An attic or an airspace is considered part of the roof structure of the building as a whole. Unit owners can not access the roof air space if it is sealed off by a ceiling enclosure. Attics maybe closed off, or used for storage. To access the air space, a building specialist would be required to open up the ceiling — including in the event of water leaks, roofing or mason repairs etc. Finally, insulation does require a building professional that the association contacts to be installed. Units on top floors all share this common airspace above their ceilings, it is not part of an individual unit but as the building as a whole.