Best approach for second storey on bungalow

[Charles t]

Looking to explore how best to put a second storey on our 100m2 bungalow particularly modular or timber frame kits which minimise disruption. Happy to share experience with others as we progress 

 

we have done 2 storey brick extensions and other projects before so knowledgeable in planning and organising but know we have much to learn 

[JohnMo]

I would discuss with a structural engineer first.  You need to ensure the existing building and foundation are suitable for the additional weight.

[Ferdinand]

2 hours ago, Charles t said:

Looking to explore how best to put a second storey on our 100m2 bungalow particularly modular or timber frame kits which minimise disruption. Happy to share experience with others as we progress 

 

we have done 2 storey brick extensions and other projects before so knowledgeable in planning and organising but know we have much to learn 

 

When I was visiting @jack in 2018 I took these piccies of a company installing modular lofts on a series of houses on his road. There is the name and phone no of the specialist company in one of the piccies.

 

 

How have they weathered, @Jack?

 

My hint is that you can consider gabled upper stories as well as normal roofs, which give much more space. Mine has one front to back down one side which is gable-gable, then one with sloping roofs and roof windows at rights angles to it.

 

So I have 2 big doubles (one very big like 10ft x 16ft), a single, and a family bathroom upstairs. 

 

Ferdinand

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