Quote:
Originally Posted by bluetobe
We're considering buying a fixer upper. In the long run, we'd like to add a bedroom and bathroom. What are the considerations given the weather? What's the purpose of basements and do all additions have to have one? Coming from Southern California, I just want to at least get an idea of what different challenges there might be given the cold weather, etc.
|
Go for it. If you mean first floor additions, they'd be built with crawlspace matching the existing foundation with no basement. Those areas would likely be colder than the rest of the house assuming there is a basement. If there is no basement, the whole house will be cold. Which is why I would never buy a house without at least a partial basement. I'm not aware of any specific weather challenges in NJ. Most homes with basements have sump pumps and certain areas flood and have high water tables. With changing weather patterns, this has become more of a problem in NJ in recent years.
Welcome to City-Data.com forum! Make sure to register - it's free and very quick! You have to register before you can post and participate in our discussions with 700,000 other registered members. User profiles and some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your free account you will be able to customize many options, you will have the full access to over 15,000 posts/day about local topics and you will see fewer ads. 
Room/Bathroom Addition in Essex County
Linear Mode
