Residential additions meet the needs of homeowners in terms of living space, affordability, and aesthetics. There are many types of home extensions available. Some can be inexpensive, do-it-yourself sunrooms. Some additions may be more pricey, full-size expansions like garage conversions. Because they provide so much living space all at once, garage conversions can even be considered as extensions to a home.
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Types Of House Additions
1. Conventional Addition
A traditional house addition is a multi-room construction attached to the side of a house and permanently connected to the primary structure. A home addition effectively integrates into and becomes part of the house when constructed properly.
A house addition can feature several areas: great room, dining room, family room, bathroom, guest bedroom, or primary bedroom. Rarely is a kitchen added to the extension unless the addition is intended to be an apartment.
Though costly, with costs seldom falling below five figures in any market, full-size house extensions often provide a strong return on investment in comparison to the cost of construction. However, adding a conventional addition to your home is a lengthy and laborious procedure. Often, it helps to assume that you are essentially creating a mini-house, complete with all of the trappings of a house-build, whether successful or unsuccessful: architect, contractor, permits, wiring, HVAC, plumbing, and change orders.
2. Bump-Out
A room addition, sometimes called a bump-out, is a structure attached to the side of a house to add a single room, such as a bedroom or bathroom. Occasionally, it enlarges a single room in an existing house.
A room addition or house bump-out is a much smaller version of an extension. For example, an additional 50 square feet may be added to your kitchen to accommodate a kitchen island. Alternatively, you can cantilever a few more feet into thin air to transform a crowded eating area into a comfortable dining and socializing area.
Room additions and bump-outs frequently include the installation of a new roofline, often in the form of a shed or flat roof. While these expansions are less expensive than traditional full-size additions, they are not inexpensive. In addition, they are governed by construction standards, require permits, and are subject to inspection.
3. Sunroom Addition
A sunroom is a side-of-the-house extension typically used as an additional living space. Typically, sunrooms can be closed off from the rest of the house by doors.
Sunrooms are not a substitute for a standard addition. Sunrooms are often smaller than full-size additions and are constructed on-site using pre-fabricated components such as aluminum and thermal-resistant glass. Sunrooms are occasionally stick-built using the same lumber, concrete, and other materials to construct the house, resulting in a firmly constructed living area that visually complements the existing structure.
Sunrooms are never used as sleeping places permanently. Sunrooms are never equipped with kitchens or bathrooms. Because sunrooms are not required to be year-round permanent living buildings, some features that would not be possible with a traditional addition are allowed. Sunrooms, for example, can have enormous glass and other fenestration that would be impossible with a typical addition. Additionally, sunrooms are not required to be heated or cooled.
4. Garage Conversion
A garage conversion is a one- or two-car attached garage transformed into a living area through the addition of flooring, the replacement of the garage door with a solid wall, and the addition of a ceiling. Typically, garage conversions result in the creation of living spaces or bedrooms.
Converting garages into living places is appealing. The basic structure is already in place, consisting of walls, a foundation, concrete flooring, and a roof. Additionally, several items necessary for living areas, such as power and a few windows, are already installed or partially installed. Some garages already have drywall on the studs, which eliminates one task.
However, garage conversions can have some drawbacks. For one thing, it might be challenging to integrate the conversion into the rest of the house both visually and operationally. Typically, major systems like plumbing and HVAC will have to be installed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Do You Mean By Architecture Addition?
Architecture additions are minor constructions either horizontally or vertically attached to the existing structure. Adding an extension to your home is similar to building a house: it necessitates collaboration with a design and construction team and comprises multiple stages.
What Are The Two Most Important Additions?
The two most important room additions to a home are the kitchen and bathroom. A modest kitchen addition will often recover approximately 80% of its value, whereas a midrange bathroom suite addition will typically return more than 55%.
Is A Family Room Addition Worth The Expense?
Yes, a family room addition is worth it. Though room addition costs can quickly mount up, particularly if there is plumbing involved, homeowners can often expect a return of 60% to 90% on their investment if you plan to sell your home in the future, adding a new and useful room each year can easily increase the value of the house, especially in a pleasant neighborhood.
Reliable Construction Services For Your Residential Additions
You should consider RTR Construction if you seek construction services specializing in high-quality residential additions.
Our construction crew is well trained to carry out your plans, from sunrooms to full-on house additions. We will guide you throughout the process to ensure that you make the best decisions possible to bring about the addition to your home that you’ve always desired. The result of our close interactions and positive relationships with designers and architects is the creation of stunning additions to your residence.
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