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morrowd
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
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 Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:02 pm Post subject: Demolishing/rebuilding one-half of semi-detached home |
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| We are thinking of demolishing part of our half of a single-story semi-detached home and rebuilding it with a second story and a basement under our half. Presently both halves have only a crawlspace. I expect there is limestone to excavate. The roof of the portion of the structure to be demolished and rebuilt has a gable roof with the ridge running along the property line. Is our idea possible? What special challenges are we up against? :?: |
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kmapro
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
Posts: 130
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:34 am Post subject: |
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"We are thinking of demolishing part of our half of a single-story semi-detached home and rebuilding it with a second story and a basement under our half".....
Can you please explain this a little more?
Sounds to me like you live in a condo or duplex - possibly joined to another home by a common garage wall..am I correct?
Unless you are not in a subdivision, I would expect that you have to pass your ideas through the HOA for an architectural review.
Beyond that, you need to consult an architect or a designer (w/ credentials) and show him/her a clear picture of what you wish to accomplish.
Hope that helps some. |
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lekizz
millennium club
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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Location: UK
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| Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Have you made an identical post somewhere before? Or was it another forum? 1870's, single storey house? Or maybe it is deja-vu  |
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