{"id":1633,"date":"2016-10-05T07:02:41","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T12:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=1633"},"modified":"2018-07-03T05:10:11","modified_gmt":"2018-07-03T10:10:11","slug":"building-room-addition-over-garage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/garages\/building-room-addition-over-garage\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Room Addition Over Garage &#8211; Additions over Garages"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Key Items to Consider before Building a Room Addition above a Garage<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"3%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"47%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do you have a large attached garage with vaulted ceilings and lots of wide open space between the garage roof rafters and ceiling joists? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If so, you may have a &#8220;diamond in the rough&#8221; if you are in need of more living space for your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of the most cost affordable and best ways to add more living space to your home is to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_articles\/room-additions-should-you-build-a-room-addition\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">build a room addition<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> over your existing attached garage.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Room additions over garages include such finished spaces as bonus rooms, home offices, in-law apartments, and billiard rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Room addition over garage costs are also typically lower due to the fact that the garage already has an attic space above it, and the attic space is simply being finished into a living area. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In addition, unlike attached home additions, there is no excavation and foundation work required. Thus addition over garage costs are often much lower than alternatively building an attached addition.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11839 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Room_Addition_over_Garage.jpg\" alt=\"Addition above garage\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here&#8217;s an room addition above a garage, with a large dormer on the back of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you have a garage that has the possibility of supporting a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_articles\/adding-a-second-story-addition\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">second story room addition<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, there are a few key items that you first need to consider before jumping into such a project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ingress\/Egress into Second Story Room Addition over Garage<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you were to complete a second story room addition above the garage you first need to figure out how you are going to ingress\/egress it. For example, is there an existing stair well that already leads to the garage loft area, or does it already have an entranceway via the main home? If there are no current Ingress\/Egresses into the garage loft area, then you will need to figure out how to enter into the space. For the best return on investment, ingress\/egress should be via the main home, and not via a stair well into the downstairs garage area.<\/span><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 468x60_below_Author_Name --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 468px; height: 60px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"5936342260\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Garage Ceiling Joists<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/roof-trusses-vs-roof-rafters\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Garage ceiling joists<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> are frequently not sized to code for finished living space above them. Thus they cannot support the weight of a finished room addition. Consequently it may be necessary to sister (or marry) larger ceiling joists to the existing garage ceiling joists. You will need to check with your local building inspector to determine if Sistering will be required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Expected Second Story Ceiling Heights above Garage<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Due to the fact that you are planning to create a room addition in an otherwise large attic area, chances are you will have height \/ head room issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"3%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"47%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/room-addition-over-garage-bid-sheet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1615 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/New-Room-Addition-over-Garage-Cover-Page-Bid-Sheet-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"Room Addition over Garage Addition Bid Sheet\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/New-Room-Addition-over-Garage-Cover-Page-Bid-Sheet-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/New-Room-Addition-over-Garage-Cover-Page-Bid-Sheet.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use this <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/room-addition-over-garage-bid-sheet\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">room addition over garage checklist<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> to save money, time and hassles on your room addition project.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Items that will need to be considered are installing <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/framing-a-knee-wall\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">knee walls<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> and collar ties to &#8220;square up&#8221; the room. Knee walls will shrink the living space of the room addition, however if done smartly, built-in cabinets and closets can be melded into these knee wall areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Regarding <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/what-are-collar-ties\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">collar ties<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, collar ties will allow you to create a flat ceiling in at least a portion of the room addition, and will provide more structural support to the roof rafters. Where you position the collar ties, will dictate the maximum height of the room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Plumbing a Room Addition over Garage<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are planning an in-law apartment, bathroom, and\/or kitchen area in the room addition above the garage, you will need to consider where existing drains and vent stacks exist within the home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"background: url('http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/Home_Addition_form_Ad_Small_rev1.jpg') no-repeat top; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; height: 190px; width: 275px;\">\n<form action=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/UHI-info\/Additions.htm#form\" method=\"get\"><input style=\"float: left; width: 80px; margin: 110px -255px 50px 165px;\" name=\"PC\" size=\"20\" type=\"text\" \/><br \/>\n<input style=\"float: right; background: url('http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/homeadditionplus-btn-next.gif'); height: 34px; width: 91px; border: 0px solid #000000; ; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 25px; margin-top: 130px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Adding <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/plumbing\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">plumbing<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> to a room addition over a garage can be a tricky endeavor so make sure you meet with your plumber during the planning phase of your project.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>For more help on Building a Room Addition above a Garage<\/b><\/span>, see HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/room-addition-over-garage-bid-sheet\/\">Room Addition over Garage Bid Sheet<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. This tool, along with an accompanying cost breakdown spreadsheet, will enable you to find the right contractor and manage the costs on your room addition project. The <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/room-addition-over-garage-bid-sheet\/\">Room Addition over Garage Bid Sheet<\/a><\/span><\/strong> includes an extensive questionnaire (Request for Quote) that a homeowner can provide to prospective general contractors and subcontractors for bidding the room addition. In addition, the bid sheet also includes estimated costs and time intervals for constructing a room addition over a garage as well as a list of key home material manufacturers. Finally, the bid sheet includes an extensive set of helpful tips and advice on making sure the room addition is built properly and on time and budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/room-addition-over-garage-bid-sheet\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11840 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/New-Room-Addition-over-Garage-Cover-Page-Bid-Sheet-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/New-Room-Addition-over-Garage-Cover-Page-Bid-Sheet-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/New-Room-Addition-over-Garage-Cover-Page-Bid-Sheet.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/garages\/garage-firewalls\/\">The Importance of Garage Firewalls<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_articles\/evaluating-general-contractors\/\">What to Look for When Hiring a General Contractor<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_articles\/home-addition-designs\/\">Key Considerations in Your Room Addition Design<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/garages\/adding-a-room-over-the-garage\/\">Adding a Room Addition above a Garage<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_articles\/cost-of-home-addition\/\">Estimating Costs of a Home Addition<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\">Free Garage Addition Price Quotes with No Obligation!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fill out our 3-5 minute quick and easy form, and receive a free price quote on a garage addition from one of our prescreened and licensed garage addition contractors. 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