Adding a Second Story

[Ian]

Originally Posted by Tagger

I use to do it .. A guy I use to work for use to make 2 story Garrisons out of single story ranches .. Day 1 ,,, get about 30 workers from every gin mill in Brockton . Day 1 Goal . Tear the roof off and get it in the dumpster . Sister all the old 2x6 ceiling joist with new 2x10 floor joist allowing an 18" over hang in front and sheath with 3/4 ply to complete the deck . Later repair all holes from drunk guys stepping threw the ceiling .. 2 nd day , get rid of all those guys , Now your ready to build . I stayed ,, (not one of the drunk guys).. This use to be a desirable way to go because there was no digging or foundation work .. Not sure if it would fly now .

Other than the booze hounds this was going to be the general direction I was heading.
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