When you plan to remodel your home or want to add another story, planning is crucial. 2 story additions require careful planning of removal & design of roof.
Prior to planning your 2nd story, you find out what obstacles will need to be dealt with.
Some of the factors that need to be addressed include:
• Size of ceiling joists, can they sustain a 2nd story floor?
• Are conduits run over the top of current ceiling joists?
• Are there any stacks or flues encroaching the roof such as chimney or vent pipe.
• How many layers of shingles are there?
• How much overhang is on current roof and are there any items attached to it.
• Is the existing roof stick built or it is a truss roof.
Once above factors are thoroughly considered, addition can be dealt as quickly as possible.
In many cases, electric, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC items run over the top of the ceiling joists. Generally, the simplest way to deal with this is to build a knee wall high enough for the new floor joists to clear these obstacles. This allows the second floor deck go higher so it will make your stair run longer. Ensuring that you have sufficient space for the stairs in this instance can be another choice.
Whatever condition might you have, thorough planning will make remodeling job easier and quicker. Time is of the key when it comes to removing a roof. You want to guard the existing structure and all of your costly possessions that are left inside.
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