Looking for Advice About Attics Converted into Living Space and Potential Issues

My bf and I are looking to buy a 3 bedroom with room for us, our 4 boys, and pets. We went and looked at a house today, and loved most of it. Besides for some yard issues that seem manageable, I noticed that the floor upstairs seemed kind of thin. My son was upstairs with us while we were looking around, and I could feel him running around in the floor, if that makes sense. My bf and I (with a combined weight of over 500 pounds) jumped around upstairs, trying to determine if the floor was solid or if it might be a concern. We didn't go through, but our real estate agent came upstairs and asked what we were up to; he could hear us banging around and the ceiling fan downstairs moved (his description). There were no spots that felt spongy or weak; it felt pretty much like a mobile home floor--solid but you can definitely feel the activity in it. The real estate agent said they most likely just laid plywood down over the existing attic floor joists and then carpeted it. The house was built in 1900; I haven't gotten the information on when the attic was converted.



This is the first home I've ever purchased, and the first one I would live in that had living space converted from an attic. There are 2 bedrooms and what has the potential for a playroom, as well as a bathroom upstairs. My concerns are with how it was constructed and whether it could lead to other problems further down the road. If anyone could offer any advice on how we could go about finding out about the safety of the floor or share information on their own converted attic, it would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for Advice About Attics Converted into Living Space and Potential Issues