I show the entire process of how I built a new addition space from my existing covered porch area.
This was an ambitious DIY room building project I took on to create additional living space to use as a sunroom and playroom for our daughter. It took some time, and a bunch of effort, but the new room has become our favorite room in the house.
Chapters
00:00 - Build A New Room Addition Project Introduction
00:21 - Removing Siding
02:15 - Saving Lizards
02:45 - Brick Removal
02:15 - Saving Lizards
05:50 - Forming and Pouring New Concrete Floor
12:15 - Installing Framing Fasteners in the Concrete Floor
14:41 - Installing the New Room Wood Framing
18:33 - Bonus Tip: How to Straighten a Bent Board
19:21 - Installing Rough In Electrical
20:37 - Installing Wall Sheathing
22:34 - Installing House Wrap and Windows
25:48 - Installing Sliding Glass Door
27:36 - Installing HardiePlank Siding
32:23 - Painting the Exterior
32:41 - Installing Wall Insulation
33:37 - Installing Drywall
34:52 - Painting the Interior
35:00 - Vinyl Planck Flooring Installation
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...Flooring...
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...HardiePlank Siding...
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...Sliding Door Install...
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...Window Installation...
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...Sheathing Installation...
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...Electrical...
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...Framing...
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...Concrete Pouring...
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...Brick Removal...
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Porch Conversion Video Playlist
Vid #1: Remove Siding Demolition
https://youtu.be/6dkWLkV5KD4
Vid #2: Remove Brick Demolition
https://youtu.be/rnIKqe40nEI
Vid #3: Pour Concrete Over Old Concrete
https://youtu.be/zrcwuhsHCA8
Vid #4: Add Anchor Bolts Into New Concrete Floor
https://youtu.be/OTEVIL_HcOg
Vid #5: Framing Walls To Enclose Old Porch Space
https://youtu.be/IBOOc8Eq1UM
Vid #6: Rough-In Electrical Installation
https://youtu.be/X2vWtlUe2dw
Vid #7: Installing Plywood Sheathing
https://youtu.be/MshTywiDSmk
Vid #8: Installing Windows
https://youtu.be/8E8EKAHbTA0
Vid #9: Installing Sliding Glass Door
https://youtu.be/rwQpJGRzW28
Vid #10: Exterior Siding Installation
https://youtu.be/25uyLRWP1os
Vid #11: Insulation and Drywall
https://youtu.be/IKuZ_HphYHE
Vid #12: Installing Plank Flooring
https://youtu.be/T5c0zXwEUHo
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"Raising Poppy" channel, showing adventures with my children https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_n8O3rgzaih5fg8AkhrtQ
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