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Home Additions: Should You Build Out or Build Up?
When your home gets too small for your family, you might want to start thinking about expanding. But which way should you go? Should you go ‘up’ with a second-story addition or ‘out’ with a ground-floor extension? Now that’s a dilemma. Before choosing between these two options, there are a few things to think about. In this article, we’ll examine the benefits and drawbacks of each choice and help you finally answer the questions should you build out or build up.

Building Out 
Building out your house means expanding your home horizontally. In other words, you will reduce the amount of yard area you have available as you build out your house. This is a fantastic idea to expand your home without bringing down your roof. For example, expanding your home might be the best option if you buy a fixer-upper that’s not big enough for your family but has a good roof and a vast backyard.

Building out means you’ll have to set up new foundations for the addition.

Pros of Building Out
When we look at the pros of building out vs. building up, the first thing that stands out is accessibility. Building out usually causes a minor interruption to the current space. In other words, you don’t have to risk much of your peace if you live at home throughout the renovation. It’s also much safer for families with kids or pets. However, while you’re remodeling your home, whether you’re building up or out, it’s best to keep your belongings safe by putting them in separate storage. This way, your most valuable items can’t be lost or broken during the renovations.
Finally, one of the long-term pros of building out is practicality. For example, reaching and cleaning the roof and the gutters will be simpler if you build them out.

Cons of Building Out
One of the most obvious cons of building out is reducing the size of your backyard. Of course, this might not be an issue if you have a massive yard. But if you already have a small yard, this could push you to go up instead of out.

Building out also requires a lot of preparation in your yard. For starters, if you have any backyard decorations, you must remove them from the space. Then, you have to excavate and set up a new foundation. Finally, you might need to open a wall of your existing home to connect it to the new addition. When connecting a new extension to the old, original home, you might encounter another problem: those two parts may not match. Unless you put in the extra effort, your new addition might stand out from the rest of the home too much. Even if you have ample backyard space, this can be the defining factor when choosing wheater to build out or build up.

Before you come up with a draft for a horizontal expansion, don’t forget to consider a vertical one.

Building Up
You might be able to build up if you lack the space or zoning approval to build out. It probably is no surprise that a second-story extension can significantly increase the value of your house. Any addition you build upstairs will always have greater lighting than what is below. Moreover, if your home is in a great location, you can get fantastic views from the second story.

Pros of Building Up
As we’ve already mentioned, building up means more light and a splendid view. It’s also a fantastic option if you’re renovating a home to fit both your family and your elder parents. This way, your elderly parents can live on the ground floor, while you and your family can live upstairs. You’ll be close enough to drop in and help out all the time, but you’ll also both have some privacy and independence.

Cons of Building Up
To meet the structural requirements of the new floor, you will have to knock down some walls on the floors below and possibly deal with your foundation as well. Additionally, you need to locate a staircase in a spot that makes sense. This implies that you might also be remodeling the main floor in part. And that isn’t inexpensive. It’s also a lot of work. So, if you’re thinking of renovating in winter, although it has many advantages, building up might not be for you.

Adding a second story to your home can significantly raise its value.

Compared Costs
Before you decide if you should build out or build-up, you shouldn’t forget to consider the cost. While building up might seem more desirable at first glance, it’s also much more costly.
Second-story extensions usually cost more since they require additional support systems to guarantee the second story is firmly supported and connected to the first floor. Moreover, the current roof must be entirely removed and replaced.
On the other hand, while you need to invest a lot in a horizontal expansion, it’s a lot less work and money to build out. But, for it to work, you need to compromise a lot of backyard space which many aren’t willing to do.

What Permits Will You Need?
When deciding between the two options, you should be aware of the local zoning regulations and the authorizations you’ll require. In some places, all alterations might require a building permit for safety reasons. A development permit may also be necessary, depending on your address, the size, and the location of your addition. So, before making a final decision, research your local zoning laws and permits.

Final Thoughts
The answer to the question, whether you build out or build up, is not as straightforward as you may have hoped. On the one hand, building out might be cheaper, but it’s not available to everyone. For it to work, you need a big yard. On the other hand, building up can significantly increase the value of your home. So, while both options have certain advantages and disadvantages, in the end, it all boils down to your choice. What do you prefer? What makes the most sense to you? There is no one right answer, so go with your gut.

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All solutions for home living have some advantages and disadvantages…“There are no perfect solutions out there, only the ones that are perfect and work for you.”
Chris Town

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