Third storey extension ideas please?

10 years ago

Hi I'm hoping to get a third story extension onto the second storey at the back of my house, pictured by changing the pitch of the roof, the single storey would stay the same. The height cannot exceed the height of the main house. Any ideas? thanks

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Dytecture

10 years ago

The simplest way is to build up from the 2nd storey and have a flat roof given the height restriction.

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Nancy Walton
10 years ago
Looking at it from this view, I would venture to say that even if you raise the roof to the front part of the house, you will not have enought height for a third story. Consult an architect, rather than relying on comments from people here. It also appears to me that the part of the house you want to make three stories high is, in itself, an addition to the original house. As such, I sincerely doubt whether the foundation and walls are strong enough to add another story.
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10 years ago
Hi Nancy thank you for your reply the part of the house we want to extend is actually part of the original house we are planning on consulting an architect I was just looking for ideas
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Kenyon McIntyre Inc.
10 years ago
Dytecture has probably the simpelest approach that would achieve what youre looking for. and yes to what nancy says everything below would be impacted. youre on the right track, with the architect. that's a hard one to picture from a photo online.
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Scott Design, Inc.
10 years ago
Hopefully, you have investigated your existing building conditions. Have you consulted with a structural engineer as to whether the third floor framing can hold the additional live load and existing rafters can handle the changes as well as increased insulation depth? Have you talked to the building department to determine whether the available floor area based on ceiling height meets zoning requirements? Is access doable with a stairwell from the 2nd floor that meets fire and building codes?

These are just a few questions that need to be asked. You should consider consulting with an architect face to face to expedite feedback that would be pertinent to your situation rather than asking us to give advice at arm's length.
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Kenyon McIntyre Inc.
10 years ago
these are correct but talk to an architect first, the structural will be addressed once planning and zoning have allowed

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