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Questions on the subject of home improvement and the role of engineers in residential design and construction work. Technical questions about specific home improvement projects should not use this tag; instead, use tags that categorize the project itself. For advice on home improvement / DIY, see our sister site Home Improvement Stack Exchange.

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Build new home on top of 50 years old house

Yes, you should check that the foundation and intermediate floors will carry the extra load.
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What type of engineer/profession specialize in the design and building of residential homes/...

As an engineer (with partner also an engineer) who designed a 4 bed house to exceed the energy requirements of the building regs, and by a huge amount that some new builds are just beginning to match …
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