In less than one week, the RIGGS crew was able to dig/pour the foundation and complete the subfloor on a two-story 640 sq. ft. living space.

Upon completion of the foundation and subfloor, our crew began to frame out the addition.

When we frame out a space, we follow the following steps:

• Mark Your Walls: Using a chalk line, we mark the wall lines on the subfloor.

• Cut & Layout Wall Studs: This is the point in the process where the design really starts to come to life.

• Build Walls: Once the wall frames are complete, we lift the walls up and connect them to the neighboring wall.

Do you notice how there is a slight overhang on the left side of the structure? This will help us join both the new addition and the garage, creating an attached garage. The cantilever carries the support and allows for us to forego the use of external bracing for the new roof structure.

Looking pretty good, wouldn’t you say? And to think we were able to dismantle the deck, dig/pour the foundation, install the subfloor, put up the frame, roof and siding in only one month! We couldn’t be more thrilled with the progress we have made in such a short period of time.

In chapter three of Adding a New Space to a Kirkwood Home, we will begin to highlight our favorite part of the remodeling process: the design phase!

Thinking about adding a new addition to your home? RIGGS Company & Design can help! We offer superior design, planning and remodeling solutions that are truly second to none. Drop us a line or visit us online 24/7 at www.riggscompanystl.com.

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Recently, we began a room addition project for a home in Kirkwood, Missouri. The homeowner’s are getting ready to welcome a new addition to family, making the need for extra living space all the more important.

After surveying the property, we decided to build the room addition off the back of the home where a deck resided. Once the deck was completely dismantled, it was time to break ground on the future 640 sq. ft. living space.

Removing the existing deck to make way for new foundation.

Due to the 7 ft. space between the garage and the home, we had to bring the bobcat around the opposite side of the home. This actually worked to our advantage, allowing for easy access to the foundation of the new structure.

Digging the foundation for the new addition.

Because our crew works in both a timely and efficient manner, we were able to dig and pour the foundation in less than 5 days, keeping the project ahead of schedule.

New foundation is now complete.

Now that the foundation is complete, it is time to move on to phase 2: the subfloor. Before the subfloor can be constructed, we must first lay a bed of graded rock to help create a uniform surface.

As you can see below, we now have the foundation and subfloor in place. In our next blog entry, we will explore the process of building the walls and—our personal favorite—the cantilever. Stay tuned!

The RIGGS crew installing the subfloor.

If you are looking to expand your current living space, give RIGGS a call today! We offer superior design, planning and remodeling solutions that are truly second to none. Drop us a line or visit us online 24/7 at www.riggscompanystl.com.

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