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Thanks for the additional comments Neal. I will contact an Engineer and keep you posted.

I like all questions. It makes me think of other things. 3 Beams 1 3/4x9 1/4 1.9E under each wall. Weight unknown but I ask lbr yrd. Will insert from west side through rim joist or make them 14' and insert from crawl space. A 40' lvl beam (3-1 3/4) runs the middle of crawl space with 5 posts...

Thanks for the Welcome comments. I will learn to post photos. Good suggestion and I will answer the questions listed under the Room in Attic post. Hopefully I can keep up with the questions and comments. Its great to have the support and receive the comments from the experienced.

Our home is 2x4 construction one story 6/12 pitch. The plan is to add a 12x28 room in the attic which is above three BRs, hallway, and 2 baths. A 12 x 28 br and closet, 12x28 hallway bath and br, and a 16x28 mr br bath & closet. This part of the house is 28 X 40 above a crawl space. The other...

Hello All, I joined the forum to get suggestions and comments on adding a room in the attic. I believe I need to post info about the room in the framing section. Looking forward to all your comments and suggestions. Thanks in advance. PS I am new to forums and am learning my way around so...