How to Add a New Story/Floor to a Ranch House

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Ranch house renovations are a popular option for people who need more space or can’t find the home they desire in an area where they wish to live. Join us to review the key challenges of adding a story/floor to a ranch house:

  • Addressing additional load on the exiting foundation
  • Addressing additional load on the existing wood framing
  • Re-framing the ceiling
  • Avoiding a complicated roofline
  • Inserting a stair that meets the building code requirements
  • Planning emergency escape and rescue openings
  • Meeting energy code requirements
  • Updating building systems


In the course of our discussion, we'll review pictures from various phases of projects. Here are some examples...

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Course Instructor

Advocate + Collaborator Ryan Taylor

Ryan Taylor is a registered architect. He’s also earned certifications in energy rating/performance verification, site design, disaster response, distance learning, etc. Ryan is active in community, legislative and building code issues. He’s been speaking/teaching since 2008 and is frequently invited to speak at community and industry events. His comments have been widely published.