On 25 Feb 2004 14:15:28 GMT, Ignoramus18484
wrote:

Some pictures of my house are at:

http://igor.chudov.com/misc/house/cascade/

This is actually a three story house. The third floor is basically one
nice big bedroom, plus a shower, a bat, and toilet. 5 bedrooms, 4.1
bathrooms. 3400 square feet above ground plus basement.

The wall studs are 2x4s spaced 16 inch apart.

What I am thinking is

1. expanding second floor to continue over the garage and
2. making this third floor the same dimensions as the whole house,
instead of it being one big room it would be much bigger, same size as
first and second floor.

My questions a

1. Is this feasible architecturally/structurally?

Can't say architecturally as that depends on what you think is
attractive to your eyes. Structurally, anything can be done with
enough thought and money.


2. How much such a thing could cost (some top limit).

No idea because of too many variables.


3. Am I likely to get a permit for it?


If you use licensed people in the trade, I would think so.


4. Is this so crazy that I should give up even thinking about it?


I don't think anyone can answer that except you. I would consider the
need vs. desire, cost, inconveniences during the construction, time of
completion, cost vs. resale value as just some of the factors to
weigh. There may be other factors as well and you need to assess each
one of them based on your needs / values.


5. How much value would be added to the house, compared to the amount
spent, given that the house is in a nice neighborhood comprised of
nice but not excessive 4 bedroom homes.

Thanks!

i

I think this is hard to say in the blind. My guess is that you won't
get dollar for dollar spent in the resale of your home but I'm just
guessing.