Additions Questions

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Re-doing a 26 X 40 Ranch. Want to add 6 feet to the back. Putting new basement under it as well. Is this difficult to do?
Posted in Additions on Feb 21, 2013

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Is it cheaper to add on to a house or build up over the existing house?
Posted in Additions on Oct 22, 2011

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We are adding onto the house, parellel to the septic tank, and the drain field is 22 years old. Do you think the city will ok this?
Posted in Additions on Aug 12, 2011

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Can you build a breeseway between two floating slabs?
Posted in Additions on Aug 1, 2010

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Owens Corning, Certainteed, Knauf, or Guardian - what's the best brand of fiberglass insulation?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 26, 2009

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I am considering opening up a cased opening from DR to LR from 2/8 to a 4/0, it is NOT load bearing, what should I do before cutting?
Posted in Additions on May 7, 2013

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How do I put sheet rock over foundation footing that comes up 7" from floor. Do I start the sheet rock on the floor or on top of the 7"?
Posted in Additions on May 26, 2012

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Help! My ceiling in the living room sweats and i have no ideal why ?
Posted in Additions on Apr 19, 2012

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took out window & added a slider door. the stucco is unfinished around new door, now its raining will that be a problem?
Posted in Additions on Nov 4, 2011

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Ground floor additions versus second story additions?
Posted in Additions on Jun 4, 2010

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Should I take the lowest bid on my upcoming second story addition?
Expert Answered by O'Brien & Sons Construction on Aug 22, 2009

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How does adding an addition affect your real estate taxes? What do you have to do to determine the new amount of taxes you need to pay?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Apr 22, 2010

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What are the first steps in adding an addition?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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Besides loss of storage space, are there any concerns with finishing an attic?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 16, 2010

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What R value insulation should i use for 2x6 walls?
Posted in Additions on Feb 25, 2010

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How much does an architect charge to design an addition?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 23, 2010

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Price for adding on bedroom/bath, great room upstairs on a ranch style home 850 sq. ft
Posted in Additions on Nov 11, 2012

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OK so i am wanting to add two rooms onto my house a mudroom downstairs by the kitchen and a master bath above the mudroom.
Posted in Additions on Mar 22, 2012

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How does one go about extending a roof with as little as a half of a foot over hang to an approximate 3 foot over hang above the outside entry door?
Posted in Additions on Nov 30, 2011

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Putting up a common rafter. How deep can you cut a birdsmouth before you compromise the strength of the rafter?
Posted in Additions on Jun 12, 2010

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What are advantages and disadvantages of using SIPS?
Posted in Additions on Jan 29, 2010

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Do permits and inspections have to be done when tearing down and rebuilding an existing room?
Expert Answered by Remodelings Solutions by Elings on Jan 19, 2010

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Should I ask my contractor to provide me with written references?
Expert Answered by O'Brien & Sons Construction on Aug 22, 2009

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What are common mistakes that lead to a second story addition looking tacked on?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jun 2, 2010

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Our kitchen was originally a large porch, but the floor was never leveled from the natural grade of the floor. Can it be done now & how?
Expert Answered by O'Brien & Sons Construction on Jan 7, 2010

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What thickness and type of sheetrock should be uses for ceilings?
Expert Answered by Backbay Construction, Inc. on Dec 14, 2009

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How long does it take to finish a basement?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 26, 2009

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We have a 2 br. cottage home, 32x26 setting on 1/2 acre. We want to put an addition but are have trouble coming up with a design to match our floor plan.
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 1, 2012

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adding on to our kitchen, I know the wall we will be removing is a load bearing wall, so will we have to put posts up or can you put a header there
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jul 26, 2012

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my client wants to bump out their kitchen into the garage area, can we use the floor for supporting a wall or do we have to dig a footing.
Expert Answered by Breyer Construction & Landscape, LLC on Jan 19, 2012

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ADDING BED & BATH ABOVE GARAGE. THINGS TO CONSIDER?
Expert Answered by Tabor Design Build, Inc. on Jun 27, 2011

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Any design ideas for where a window used to be? I don't want to sheet rock it will make the old room too small and it can't support an archway.
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 25, 2011

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2nd story deck resurfacing
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 2, 2011

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Do you install interior doors and windows before or afterdrywall?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Dec 15, 2010

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What grade of lumber to use?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 26, 2009

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How big does a closet have to be for a bedroom addition?
Posted in Additions on Oct 12, 2009

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What is the best type of wall insulation?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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How can I tell if my foundation will support a second story?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009

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How do we add more room to our ranch?
Posted in Additions on Jul 13, 2018

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Fireblocking around a brick chimney
Posted in Additions on Apr 22, 2017

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How do i install door and frame at the top of stairs
Posted in Additions on Jan 28, 2017

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What should I consider when converting an attic
Posted in Additions on Dec 27, 2016

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How do I make a bilco door basement entrance into interior space by new addition?
Posted in Additions on Dec 23, 2016

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Am I obligated to pay extra for work I did not ask for but was told needed to be done to be up to code?
Posted in Additions on Jun 30, 2016

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Is it possible to add on to a Fuqua 3 section home that is on a foundation?
Posted in Additions on Feb 2, 2016

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Can I convert outdoor walkways to interior hallways?
Posted in Additions on Apr 28, 2015

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How much would it cost to have a back entry door installed in my home with a 3' door, 3x3' landing cement steps and a small roof?
Posted in Additions on Apr 12, 2015

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Why do you have to remove the old shingles when reshingling a new roof?
Posted in Additions on Dec 14, 2014

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Is it worth it to add a basement to an existing home?
Posted in Additions on Nov 12, 2013

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Should I enlarge my bathroom by using a portion of my garage?
Posted in Additions on Nov 3, 2013