[vsheetz]

I have built stand-alone garages and workshops from foundation to roof and all in-between. Also whole house interior remodels. Not saying I am an expert, but do have some experience. Several projects done with excellent help from the great folks on this forum.

Next project is a master bedroom suite addition to our house. House is 30'x60' rectangular, on monolithic slab foundation, standard 8' 2x4 framing, and trusses for the roof. Addition will be 24'x30' (or so) coming off the back at one end - creating an L shaped house when all is done. Foundation, framing, sided and roofed to match existing, etc. Ground is pretty level. So all in all, about as simple an addition project as they come.

My questions are about what I have not done before - tying the new construction to the existing. As for the new framing to existing framing, a few simpson metal straps - correct? As for the slab foundation new to the old - what, if anything should be done there?

I plan to hire a designer to create a set of buildable plans to work from, permitting purposes, etc. Looking to be knowing so when entering into discussions of these details with prospective designers.

Thanks!

 

[AndyGump]

Hi sheets, I see yo are in So. Cal. You will be requiring more than just a few straps of course, but you know that.
The new and existing foundations have to be tied into each other usually by re-bar drilled into exist. and epoxied, 24" O.C. 3000 PSI conc. etc.
Just remember you have to have the California Energy Standards calcs. also.
Where are you if I may ask?

Andy.

 

[vsheetz]

Hi sheets, I see yo are in So. Cal. You will be requiring more than just a few straps of course, but you know that.
The new and existing foundations have to be tied into each other usually by re-bar drilled into exist. and epoxied, 24" O.C. 3000 PSI conc. etc.
Just remember you have to have the California Energy Standards calcs. also.
Where are you if I may ask?

Andy.

Hi Andy,

I am in Escondido. Yes, as I understand will need the California Energy Standards calcs accomplished.

Thanks for the info on the slab connections - I figured something like that was needed.

Yeah, I realize that more than just a few straps are needed - I built a good sized workshop on the property and went through seismic requirements - shear walls with the proper nails and nailing pattern, tieing the building to the foundation, etc. Don't ask me about the six $90/each holes I had to buy in the foundation due to errors in the plans (plus my inexperience that did not catch the error...)

Vince

 

[Gary in WA]

Just to add, you may need additional seismic hold-downs in the remaining side sections of the end wall if you open it up with a beam. Your S.E. will call it out on the plans, look for it. Many times we only need to add shear plywood to remaining walls then cover with drywall. Hate to see you rent a roto-hammer again for more holes in concrete......

We love pictures...

Gary

 

[jomama45]

All I can add is allow sufficient time & money to install the epoxied rebar into the existing slab. If you've never done it before, it's more complex than just drilling & hammering dowels in place. The hole cleaning process takes a while, the epoxy & accessories are expensive, etc...

Good luck! :thumbsup:

 

[AndyGump]

You really do at the least need a plan to go by, get permits take your time and if you are stuck on what to do at some point, come here.

Andy.

 

[vsheetz]

All I can add is allow sufficient time & money to install the epoxied rebar into the existing slab. If you've never done it before, it's more complex than just drilling & hammering dowels in place. The hole cleaning process takes a while, the epoxy & accessories are expensive, etc...

Good luck! :thumbsup:

I have done the epoxy process - hole cleaning, correct insertion, etc. Thanks!

 

[vsheetz]

You really do at the least need a plan to go by, get permits take your time and if you are stuck on what to do at some point, come here.

Andy.

Yup - I am speaking with designers at this time towards a set of build-able plans, calcs, etc towards getting permitted. Thanks!