Design and Build · Coventry, RI
Second-Floor Addition and Framing
A second-floor addition framed over an existing ranch, creating a new primary suite and expanding the home footprint without sacrificing yard space.
- Location
- Coventry, Kent County
- Category
- Design and Build
- Completed
- 2024-07
- Duration
- 10 weeks
The Challenge
What the Homeowner Needed.
A growing family needed more bedroom space but did not want to give up their backyard. A vertical addition was the only viable path on their lot.
The Solution
How We Approached It.
We engineered and framed a full second story over the existing structure, tying new floor joists into the original roofline and creating space for a primary suite, walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom.
Scope of Work
What the Project Included.
- Structural engineering and load path verification
- Second-floor wall and roof framing
- Floor joist installation and subfloor
- Rough opening framing for new windows and doors
- Roof sheathing and weatherproofing
Materials
What We Used.
Dimensional lumberEngineered LVL beamsOSB sheathingArchitectural shingles
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