I currently have a 24×30 garage and want to add a 12×12 addition to the garage. The issues that I am having is the slope to the side is approx 6 ft where the addition would end. It would work because I just want to add this for a lawn tractor and lawn equip. It would be able to follow the slope of the roof and still put a 7 ft high door. The current garage has 12 ft interior height. I an struggling on how to support the side wall to drop for a level height for the addition. I would not be doing the work but I want to be informed before I get contractors to bid.
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Maybe attach a couple pictures.
So the addition would sit lower than the current garage? If that's the case a concrete footer with several poured piers under it would be all you need for the bearing wall
Thank you for the response. My question is would taking out the side damage the integrity of the floor while putting in the footer?
It shouldn't. This is done all the time, and sometimes calls for good coordination between the concrete crew and the excavator.
Make a brick place as a sequel. It will be very beautiful when there is still comet repair.
What are you babbling about?
Thank you for the responses.
Also, if possible, what would I expect to pay for such an addition. I am not opposed to running the entire length of the side. I just figured 12 ft out would be enough for what I need.