Article: Planning A Second Story Addition
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Planning A Second Story Addition
Planning is the key when taking on a project that involves removing your roof.
Before you plan your 2nd story, research what obstacles will need to be dealt with. Examples of items that need to be addressed are:
- Size of ceiling joists, can they support a 2nd story floor?
- Are mechanicals run over the top of existing ceiling joists? (plumbing, electRic, HVAC)
- How much overhang is on existing roof and are there any utilities fastened to it.
- Is the existing roof stick built(built on site) or a truss roof(manufactured).
- Is the roof sheathing 1x boards or plywood?
- How many layers of shingles are there?
- Are there any Stacks or flues protruding through the roof such as a fireplace chimney, furnace flue, or vent...
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