How To Frame A Floor For An Addition

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How to frame a floor for an addition.

This video is for more experienced builders or for those who want an inside view of foundations and subfloors. One of the biggest home addition projects is adding a second story. Here are some other ways to add square footage to your home but in some rooms especially bathrooms an extra 6 or 7 sq. While this major addition can cost anywhere between 90 000 200 000 it does add significant square footage and resale value to your home.

Building a bump out is a big project that adds only a few square feet to a room. Step 1 obtain permits. Floor joists align with the wall studs which align with the first story floor joists. Once the rim joist is in place which creates a frame around the perimeter of the second story floor you ll install the floor joists which are the same dimension as the rim joist.

Next lay down the sill plate and fasten it to the concrete foundation with anchor bolts. You must meet a variety of local legal requirements and obtain building permits before you begin work on your addition. This video goes over some basic foundation and. Meeting these requirement is handled through the permitting process with the county.

Another line of thought is that it can only help you to know what the subs are doing. For example if a contractor is building your addition you won t need the step by step instructions on how to frame a wall or install a window. If you re going to build the addition yourself these steps will help you get the framing done right. Stack three 2x4 blocks on the concrete floor at each stud location and measure the stud length for each stud along the wall by measuring from the string line down to the top of the blocks 1 block for the sill plate and 2 blocks for the top plate cut the studs to length making sure to keep them in their proper order.

Foundation framing hvac etc. Putting an addition on your home begins with the framing process. Allows for a complete transformation. Plus you can insulate under the floor and can use solid wood flooring which isn t an option with all foundation types.

Below are some home addition ideas that can help inspire your next home improvement project. By building your basement only a few feet deep you might save 3 000 or more for a 12x14 foot addition while still retaining the ability to use solid wood flooring and to fully insulate under the addition.