FirstTimeRenoer
Member
Hi,
I'm in the midst of planning a house addition. I have a small approx 800sq foot, one floor house and am planning to add about 400sq feet to it. It's essentially a rectangle and it is being recommended to us that we completely rebuild the roof from the current part over to the new part so that's its supported properly and so that we can get a higher pitch on the roof.
I'm kind of concerned about ripping the entire roof off but as far as my (extremely) limited knowledge goes, it has to be done.
My actual question (may or may not be a stupid one) but I can't seem to find the answer online anywhere and don't have have actual framers/roofers lined up yet so here it goes... if we need to rebuild the roof, with new trusses does the current roof have to be taken all the way down to the ceiling? if so will the actual ceiling stay in tack or will it be exposed and need to be replace?
Like I said, this is my first time and I have limited knowledge so any answers or advice that could be given would be greatly appreciated.
I've attached a picture of my baby house for reference. The addition will come out towards the side where the vehicle is.
Thanks in advance
I'm in the midst of planning a house addition. I have a small approx 800sq foot, one floor house and am planning to add about 400sq feet to it. It's essentially a rectangle and it is being recommended to us that we completely rebuild the roof from the current part over to the new part so that's its supported properly and so that we can get a higher pitch on the roof.
I'm kind of concerned about ripping the entire roof off but as far as my (extremely) limited knowledge goes, it has to be done.
My actual question (may or may not be a stupid one) but I can't seem to find the answer online anywhere and don't have have actual framers/roofers lined up yet so here it goes... if we need to rebuild the roof, with new trusses does the current roof have to be taken all the way down to the ceiling? if so will the actual ceiling stay in tack or will it be exposed and need to be replace?
Like I said, this is my first time and I have limited knowledge so any answers or advice that could be given would be greatly appreciated.
I've attached a picture of my baby house for reference. The addition will come out towards the side where the vehicle is.
Thanks in advance