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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Considering building on own lot. Most of the builders offer standard 8 or 9 ft ceiling on the first floor (according to their websites). Suppose the living area on the main floor is 2000 sqft and the total cost of the standard layout is about $500k. How much does it typically cost to raise the ceiling to 10ft? Thanks.[/quote] The cost issue comes from the builder having to buy longer 2x4 lumber (10' vs 8')- each 10' piece will cost around $2 more. You have a stud every 16" so added bid cost before markup = total linear wall measurement / 16 (number of studs) * 1.1 (extra for waste, headers, etc) * $2. Soooo for the perimeter walls of your 2000 sqr main floor in a perfectly square 45'x45' building you have 180 lf 135 studs * 1.1 = ~150 studs * $2 = $300 material cost (easily triple that to $900 to account for interior walls) * mark up 20% for a total project cost add of $1100. Annnnd then, because we are in DC the builder will charge you $5000. :roll: [/quote] Yes. Stairs will need be adjusted to add another riser / tread or 2 which you will need to account for in the plan. Also - per current building codes, the wind bracing might have to be reengineered to accomodate for the additional wall height. [/quote]
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