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  "name": "Can we stay in our home while a second-story addition is being built?",
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      "name": "Can we stay in our home while a second-story addition is being built?",
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      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "text": "Most homeowners must temporarily relocate during major phases of a second-story addition. Building an upper floor requires completely removing the roof, exposing the main level to outdoor weather conditions until the new structure is framed and made weather-tight. In addition, routing new plumbing stacks, electrical lines, and ductwork through the ground level creates significant disruption, dust, and utility outages. While partial additions over a garage or isolated wing may allow you to stay in an unaffected area, full second-story additions generally require alternate living arrangements for several months.",
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        "description": "Usually not for a full addition. Removing the roof and running new mechanical systems through the main floor creates severe exposure, noise, and utility shutoffs."
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  "description": "Usually not for a full addition. Removing the roof and running new mechanical systems through the main floor creates severe exposure, noise, and utility shutoff"
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