| Like any other projects involveing attached | | | | used to prevent dampness and rot of the wood. |
| structures,room additions,should complement the | | | | When figureing out the roof frame,be sure to match |
| design and style of the house while meeting the | | | | the existing fascia,soffit,and roof pitch as close as |
| need for new liveing area.if the addition is small and | | | | you can.The knowledge of frameing and carpentry |
| at ground level , homeowners can take a hand in its | | | | skills are a plus here and if your not sure,seek advice. |
| construction and enjoy the benefits of saveing | | | | The exterior sheathing and finish materials can be |
| money. | | | | applied once the frameing is complete.When you are |
| Digging the hole for the foundation to its required | | | | doing the roofing make sure to flash correctly at the |
| depth of 4' can be done by hand,if the addition is | | | | house wall. |
| any bigger than 8'x8' you may want to have a | | | | Inside,make sure you have all electrical |
| machine dig the hole.After the footing has been layed | | | | rough-in,insulateing,and underlayment,before you |
| out and poured in place,a concrete block wall can be | | | | apply finish surfaces and close the inside walls. |
| built, or form and pour a concrete wall. | | | | The quality and placement of doors and windows are |
| The structure is comprised of frameing,sheathing,and | | | | among the most important design features of any |
| finish materials common to most wood-framed house | | | | room addition.Although they are the most expensive |
| builds.The floor system consists of 2"x8" joists placed | | | | items in the project it is money well stent. |
| 16" on center and covered with 5/8" plywood | | | | Additions can add to the comfort and convience of |
| sheathing.Before the floor joists are placed,a 2"x8" | | | | your home.Although some of the project may have |
| preasure treated sill plate should be lagged or bolted | | | | to be done by a pro,most of it can be done by a |
| to top of foundation.A foundation vent should be | | | | intermediate leveled homeowner handyman. |