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    devldawg1986 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 26, 2010, 09:02 AM
    Building up a floor/lowering ceiling
    I am looking to expand my laundry room/pantry area into the garage by 3'-0". To do this I have to raise the floor height and lower the ceiling height. What would be the best approach to achieving this? Should I build my wall first, then the floor/ceiling? Should I frame out the ceiling/ floor extension first, then the wall?
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    Apr 26, 2010, 06:47 PM

    For a small area like this I'd stick build the wall so do the floor extension first.
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    Apr 26, 2010, 10:43 PM

    Would build floor first. Would not lower ceiling if in pantry. Can use that area for more storage.

    Chuck
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