swimmer_spe
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In a few years, there is a plan of doing an addition. We either go out or up.
Going out means just adding a master suite with a walk in closet and an ensuite. It also means going down and adding a full basement. We gain some space, but I feel going up is better.
Going up would mean the master suite, plus at least 2 more bedrooms. Due to the reconfiguration of the main level, we would net gain 2 bedrooms.
We are in the middle of a bathroom reno and have discovered the exterior walls are 2x4s.This isn't surprising since the original part of the house was built in the 1930s. Our contractor has told us that generally, you cannot add a second floor unless there are 2x6 walls. Besides local laws, Does anyone know whether this would be true? It doesn't make sense since most homes were built with 2x4s.
Going out means just adding a master suite with a walk in closet and an ensuite. It also means going down and adding a full basement. We gain some space, but I feel going up is better.
Going up would mean the master suite, plus at least 2 more bedrooms. Due to the reconfiguration of the main level, we would net gain 2 bedrooms.
We are in the middle of a bathroom reno and have discovered the exterior walls are 2x4s.This isn't surprising since the original part of the house was built in the 1930s. Our contractor has told us that generally, you cannot add a second floor unless there are 2x6 walls. Besides local laws, Does anyone know whether this would be true? It doesn't make sense since most homes were built with 2x4s.