Adding a 2nd story deck off the master bedroom

[ps99472]

Been thinking bout this for awhile, can be a combo CA room downstairs and expanded deck upstairs off the master.  You see this in a few model homes in PP.  Thinking about a 20x10 space deck.  Also good for hanging pinatas for birthday parties. 

So something like this:

without the water view of course

Anyone tried this before?  pros? cons? 

 

[irvinehomeowner]

I think about that all the time because of the dual purpose of providing a covered patio and a secondary lounging space for the master.

But if you don't have a water view, what view will you have? Maybe instead of a deck... another space like a 2nd master closet?

 

[ps99472]

I have no view at all, besides hanging pinatas, another benefit will be getting easier access to the rain gutter that keeps getting clogged.  Did you ever get an estimate?

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Neh... my house doesn't have a view either... but if I ever found one that did, and the master was at the back of the house, I would consider it.

I'm thinking it's a $5-10k job depending on size, materials and how much you want to finish the lower level (ie Cali Room).

 

[Irvine_Dreamer]

what view will you have?

A view of neighbor's master bedroom

 

[ps99472]

Nope, nobody behind me, that's why I'm considering it.  Only $5-10k?  I'm thinking more $15-20k. 

 

[irvinehomeshopper]

Your HOA and CC&R will limit your expansion.

 

[homer_simpson]

Gonna sidetrack this real quick. 

How much would it cost to enclose a loft into a bedroom? It's about a 12x10 loft.

 

[ps99472]

HOA management said to submit arch application, so if I get my neighbors to sign off, then I can get my deck!  Now just need to convince wife....

 

[irvinehomeshopper]

Check your setbacks I would be surprised to see your land baron left you room to add a deck.

HOA management said to submit arch application, so if I get my neighbors to sign off, then I can get my deck!  Now just need to convince wife....

 

[notTHEoc]

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[ps99472]

It's gonna be a challenge, two HOAs arch applications, neighbors signing off, and also a building permit app with the city of irvine:
http://www.cityofirvine.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=10725

And as for setbacks, normally it's what 10ft?  I got it covered, my land baron was generous with my home

 

[irvinehomeshopper]

$200/sf x 250 sf= $50,000

Any guesses how much a sunroom/conservatory like this would cost or contractors who do this kind of thing? ~14'x14' or ~15'x15' and not using central AC/heating.

 

[socal78]

Speaking of decks & making use of Irvine's small or non-existent yards. Here is a solution for IAC Renters and Irvine homeowners. Now there is a way for the children to get some fresh air even in an Irvine motorcourt.

"These baby cages were used in apartments in the 1930s to make sure the child got enough fresh air and sunlight. And danger."

 

[Meggie]

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