Split Level Home Additions
How to build a split
level room addition
(Hi-Ranch, see below)
Split third level
Split level houses have a unique option for adding living space. Add a
new level over the area encompassing the kitchen, dining room & the living
room. Depending on the size of the split house the area can be used for a new master
bedroom with bath or even two smaller rooms with a bath.
There are more ways to utilize this space than you may think. How about a
home office, or playroom?
Split lower level
Another popular addition to a split level is an expansion of the lower
level den area. Many times these den rooms are too narrow & the addition of even a few feet
makes an enormous difference. It also adds considerably to your house value. A very valuable &
more comfortable addition to any split.
My "Split Level" book deals only with the upper addition. The
"Addition" book deals with room additions or room expansions.
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How to Plan & design a Third Level
Addition on a Split Level &
Lower your cost
Knowing what I know now & with the experience I have, then If I were you, this
is how I would proceed to build a level over the area encompassing the living room,
dining room & kitchen. Additionally, this is exactly how I would proceed to
hire a contractor at a lower cost, to complete the addition.(or a shell). Only
$37
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High Ranch Houses
High ranch or split ranch houses have fewer options than a typical ranch.
A hi ranch is nothing more than a typical ranch with a finished basement. The builder leaves part
of the the foundation walls exposed about 3' -4' above ground.
I suspect the first hi ranch was built when the builder found he had
excavation problems & could not dig below three or four feet without hitting rock or clay or
whatever. He then had to come up wih a design that would appeal to home buyers & thus the
hi-ranch was invented.
In any event it poses problems when adding an addition because of the high
exposed foundation walls. Any first floor addition starts with a 3 or 4 feet high foundation &
that adds considerably to the cost.
I have built several master bedroom additions on these type homes. The
addition is built either on support columns or the first floor area can enclosed. The first floor
area can be used for storage purposes. If anyone wants me to expound a little further on the
subject you can send me an email with your concerns.
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