Cement block construction (CBS). Can you just remove the roof and add more block to the outer walls and replace the roof? I have seen renovations where second floors were added to houses, I don’t know if they were CBS or wood frame. Adding ceiling height, I would think all the plumbing can remain the same, so there is not that issue, except for air ducts and maybe the gas line if that is in the attic, but not the water lines. Also, I am assuming (bad to assume) that there would not be a need for support walls like when a second floor is added.

Thanks for any knowledge you have in this area.

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