Raising A Porch Roof

Ken@K&R

I have to raise a porch roof about 1/2" to replace a 12' section of the rim. Only raising 12' of it. The porch is 49'x6' with a metal roof so it's not very heavy. I have screw jacks I am going to be useing. My question is can I raise it by 1/2" in one day or should I go 1/4" per day? I know when I raised a section of a house I only went 1/4" per day for 4 days to get me an inch of clearance. Thank's in advance.

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Ken

jmic

I'de go the 1/2" one shot!

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denick

Unless the porch is finished off there would be no reason not to go the 1/2" at one time. If it is sheathed on both sides or sheetrocked or a lot of finished windows in it then you could the go slower.

Nick

Ken@K&R

Ahh I forgot to add that it has no walls just a roof. But the ceiling is finished off with toung and groove. Its a 100 year old farm house.

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denick

Ken,

There should be no problem lifting a 12' section 1/2" at one time. We pick whole barns and houses 10' in one day.

Nick