John Dirks Jr Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 In the description of the house pictured below, the following phrase is used. Extra 2ft bump-outs on both levels I already have an idea but just to be sure, what exactly does this mean? Should I be looking for anything particular with respect to this? It's a split level design built in 1965. Image Insert: 46.13 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Originally posted by John Dirks Jr In the description of the house pictured below, the following phrase is used. Extra 2ft bump-outs on both levels I already have an idea but just to be sure, what exactly does this mean? Should I be looking for anything particular with respect to this? It's a split level design built in 1965. The description is just referring to the overhanging section under the gable in the picture. It looks more like a one-foot bump out to me. There's really nothing in particular to be concerned with on a bump out like that. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fqp25 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Could you use Cantilevered? Or is it just a bump out? Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 In my experience, most agents selling homes know very little about the product. This includes accurate dimensions and correct architectural vocabulary. The front cantilever is not 2 ft. and it's a bi-level, not a split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Cantilevers are usually part of these designs aren't they? I can't see why it would be mentioned as a specific notable feature. Then, it says "on both levels". That threw me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfSwamp Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 The words "extra 2ft bump-outs on both levels" are pretty much nonsensical. What's "extra" about it/them? The design, such as it is, speaks for itself. Anybody can see the bumps and understand them, without any description at all. I don't know why an HI should fret over the salesfolks' gobbledegook. I say ignore it. But that's just me, WJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Originally posted by John Dirks Jr Should I be looking for anything particular with respect to this? It's a split level design built in 1965. Image Insert: 46.13 KB This is a little off topic, but something I often see are deck ledgers attached to and supported by the overhang/bump out, instead of being configured as free standing decks. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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