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Building a Home Addition: Step-by-Step Guide from Planning to Finishing

DIY, you're renovating
DIY, you're renovating
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Building an Addition:

  • Planning
  • Foundations
  • Framing
  • Roofing
  • Insulation
  • Soundproofing

You will see in this video step by step instructions on how to plan and construct an addition to your house. You will see the construction from the excavation up till the finishing of the interior. We take you through the construction of the wood frame, the floors, the walls and the roof, as well as the complete insulation of the new addition. You will also learn how to soundproof the walls and floors using new methods available to the construction industry.The knowledge acquired from this video will allow you to better plan and undertake the construction of the addition to your house with complete confidence in attaining professional results at a fraction of the cost.

This video includes:

  1. Planning
  2. Taking proper measurements
  3. Excavation
  4. Foundations
  5. Waterproofing foundations
  6. Insulating foundations
  7. Pouring the basement slab
  8. Construction of the frame
  9. The roof Insulation
  10. Soundproofing of walls and floors
  11. Framing floor walls and roof introduction.
  12. Framing for the making of an annex floor, walls and roof trusts
  13. Annex insulation walls and attic.

Insulation a new annex walls and roof using fiber glass batts and polystyrene insulation boards. Planning an addition to your house. Panning the construction of an annex to your house. Construction of the foundations. The construction of the foundations for an annex to your house. Excavation, framing, pouring the footings and the foundation walls. Concrete foundations insulation. How to insulate the foundation walls form the outside using polystyrene insulation boards. Damp proofing foundations. How to install a self adhesive membrane on the foundations walls form the out-side to prevent any water infiltrations in the basement.

What You’ll Learn:

  1. Planning and Preparation:

    1. How to plan your addition, including taking accurate measurements and designing a layout that complements your existing home.

  2. Foundations and Excavation:

    1. Step-by-step guidance on excavation, pouring footings, and constructing foundation walls.

    2. Techniques for waterproofing and insulating foundation walls using polystyrene insulation boards and self-adhesive membranes to prevent water infiltration.

  3. Framing and Roofing:

    1. Learn how to frame floors, walls, and roofs, including the construction of roof trusses for a sturdy and durable structure.

  4. Insulation and Soundproofing:

    1. How to insulate walls, floors, and attics using fiberglass batts and polystyrene insulation boards for maximum energy efficiency.

    2. Discover modern soundproofing methods to create a quiet and comfortable living space.

  5. Interior Finishing:

    1. Tips for completing the interior of your addition, including framing, insulation, and preparing for final finishes like drywall, flooring, and paint.

This video is your ultimate resource for building an addition, offering practical advice, detailed demonstrations, and expert tips to ensure your project is a success.

Category
Building Houses
Additional Categories
Wood Frame Construction,
Keywords
How to build, New Construction,

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