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AnswerWhat are common mistakes that lead to a second story addition looking tacked on?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Jun 2, 2010 - 2
AnswersHow does adding an addition affect your real estate taxes? What do you have to do to determine the new amount of taxes you need to pay?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Apr 22, 2010 - 1
AnswerWhat R value insulation should i use for 2x6 walls?
Answered by Craig on Feb 25, 2010 - 2
AnswersHow much does an architect charge to design an addition?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 23, 2010 - 2
AnswersBesides loss of storage space, are there any concerns with finishing an attic?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Feb 16, 2010 - 1
AnswerDo permits and inspections have to be done when tearing down and rebuilding an existing room?
Expert Answered by Remodelings Solutions by Elings on Jan 19, 2010 - 1
AnswerOur kitchen was originally a large porch, but the floor was never leveled from the natural grade of the floor. Can it be done now & how?
Expert Answered by O'Brien & Sons Construction on Jan 7, 2010 - 1
AnswerWhat thickness and type of sheetrock should be uses for ceilings?
Expert Answered by D. S. Long Construction, Inc. on Dec 14, 2009 - 1
AnswerHow long does it take to finish a basement?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 26, 2009 - 1
AnswerWhat grade of lumber to use?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 26, 2009 - 1
AnswerOwens Corning, Certainteed, Knauf, or Guardian - what's the best brand of fiberglass insulation?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 26, 2009 - 1
AnswerHow big does a closet have to be for a bedroom addition?
Answered by Kennet J. Manuel on Oct 12, 2009 - 1
AnswerWhat is the best type of wall insulation?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009 - 2
AnswersWhat are the first steps in adding an addition?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009 - 1
AnswerHow can I tell if my foundation will support a second story?
Expert Answered by Gettum Associates, Inc on Oct 8, 2009 - 2
AnswersShould I take the lowest bid on my upcoming second story addition?
Expert Answered by O'Brien & Sons Construction on Aug 22, 2009 - 1
AnswerShould I ask my contractor to provide me with written references?
Expert Answered by O'Brien & Sons Construction on Aug 22, 2009 - 0
AnswersAny design ideas for where a window used to be? I don't want to sheet rock it will make the old room too small and it can't support an archway.
Posted in Additions on Jul 28, 2010 - 0
AnswersPutting up a common rafter. How deep can you cut a birdsmouth before you compromise the strength of the rafter?
Posted in Additions on Jun 12, 2010 - 0
AnswersGround floor additions versus second story additions?
Posted in Additions on Jun 4, 2010 - 0
AnswersWhat are advantages and disadvantages of using SIPS
Posted in Additions on Jan 29, 2010
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What are common mistakes that lead to a second story addition looking tacked on?
Answered in Additions on Jun 2, 2010- How does adding an addition affect your real estate taxes? What do you have to do to determine the new amount of taxes you need to pay?
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What R value insulation should i use for 2x6 walls?
Posted in Additions on Feb 25, 2010- How much does an architect charge to design an addition?
Answered in Additions on Feb 23, 2010 - Besides loss of storage space, are there any concerns with finishing an attic?
Answered in Additions on Feb 16, 2010 
Do permits and inspections have to be done when tearing down and rebuilding an existing room?
Answered in Additions on Jan 19, 2010
Our kitchen was originally a large porch, but the floor was never leveled from the natural grade of the floor. Can it be done now & how?
Answered in Additions on Jan 7, 2010
What thickness and type of sheetrock should be uses for ceilings?
Answered in Additions on Dec 14, 2009- How long does it take to finish a basement?
Answered in Additions on Oct 26, 2009 - What grade of lumber to use?
Answered in Additions on Oct 26, 2009
Newest Highest Rated Unanswered
- Should I take the lowest bid on my upcoming second story addition?
Answered in Additions on Aug 22, 2009 - How does adding an addition affect your real estate taxes? What do you have to do to determine the new amount of taxes you need to pay?
Answered in Additions on Apr 22, 2010 - Do permits and inspections have to be done when tearing down and rebuilding an existing room?
Answered in Additions on Jan 19, 2010 - What are the first steps in adding an addition?
Answered in Additions on Oct 8, 2009 - Should I ask my contractor to provide me with written references?
Answered in Additions on Aug 22, 2009 - What are common mistakes that lead to a second story addition looking tacked on?
Answered in Additions on Jun 2, 2010 - Our kitchen was originally a large porch, but the floor was never leveled from the natural grade of the floor. Can it be done now & how?
Answered in Additions on Jan 7, 2010 - What thickness and type of sheetrock should be uses for ceilings?
Answered in Additions on Dec 14, 2009 - How long does it take to finish a basement?
Answered in Additions on Oct 26, 2009 - Besides loss of storage space, are there any concerns with finishing an attic?
Answered in Additions on Feb 16, 2010
Newest Highest Rated Unanswered
- Any design ideas for where a window used to be? I don't want to sheet rock it will make the old room too small and it can't support an archway.
Posted in Additions on Jul 28, 2010 - Putting up a common rafter. How deep can you cut a birdsmouth before you compromise the strength of the rafter?
Posted in Additions on Jun 12, 2010 - Ground floor additions versus second story additions?
Posted in Additions on Jun 4, 2010 - What are advantages and disadvantages of using SIPS
Posted in Additions on Jan 29, 2010
