From: "Harry K" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: design of roof for new addition
Date: 19 Mar 2005 06:44:51 -0800
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johnny wrote:
> "Nate"  wrote
> > The thing that nags at me is that this basic problem of extending a
> > bi-level/ranch must be encountered all the time - but I can't see a
> > good, basic solution, unless the whole addition comes off at ninety
> > degrees to the main house.
>
> I have yet to see a bi-level with an addition as large as the
original
> structure.  Have you even figured out a budget yet?  I think you will
find
> out soon enough of why people don't add on an additional house to
their
> existing bi-level.  It's just not feasible.  I will just about
guarantee
> you, it will cost more than building a brand new structure the same
size.
> You have the build, plus the renovation work.

His original is 26x40, addition 16x40 so it is less than 1/2 the size
of the original.  There are many additions done that greatly increase
the square footage of a house and they all (unless really unusual) cost
less than demolition and rebuild of a new house.  Been there, done
that, neighbor (2) been there done that, etc.  I even have an
acquaintance that added a 2300 sq ft addition to a small house.  I
don't know what the original was but it was nowhere near 2300.

Harry K