Home Addition Construction: What You Should Know

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If you've decided that the time has come to increase your living space, you might be getting ready to create the plans for an addition. However, when you plan to build an addition, it's easy to get lost in the big picture of what you want from the project. However, you might find that you lose sight of some of the more important details this way. Here's a look at some of the things that you need to think about when you're planning your residential addition.

Think About The Sun's Placement

The first thing you need to think about when you're planning out your addition is the placement of the sun. It's important that you know what part of your property gets direct sunlight so that you can place your addition accordingly. For example, if you're hoping for as much direct sunlight as possible in an addition with lots of windows and large glass doors, position the addition where the sun is likely to hit most of the day. You can also position the space away from the sun if you're building a bedroom or space that needs more darkness and less bright light.

Create A Solid Foundation

The next part of your home's addition construction is to ensure that you have a solid foundation. When you build an addition to your home, you need to extend your foundation so that the addition has a stable place to sit. Talk with your construction contractor about how to ensure that the foundation is stable, which may include having to assess the soil for stability. Your construction contractor can help you with this part of the process.

Choose Your Floor Plan

Once you know where your foundation will go and how to ensure its stability, then you need to map out the floor plan for your addition. Think about how to maximize that space, including open concept flow, window placement, exterior door installations, and more. The more details you consider during the initial planning stage, the greater the success you're sure to have with your home's construction project.

These are some of the most important factors to think about when you're getting ready to build an addition to your home. The more you know about the planning process and the project as a whole, the easier it is to get the addition that you need and expand your living space. Talk with a construction contractor today for more help.  

 

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