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  1. General Discussion
    Hello, i need a recommendation about roofs, i need help picking either a LUXOR or a VILO, i got a suggestion from a friend to buy it from this site metalmaster and i was wondering if i can get help here. I live in Estonia Thank you in advanced
  2. Framing
    Hey y’all, I have a pretty old (30+ years) 18 L x12 W x 7’ H garage that I would like to change. It’s a hip roof and the “ceiling” has a total of three rafters, two going the width and one the length (in picture). The rafter is also connected to some sort of tie, wouldn’t know what to call it...
  3. Framing
    I am new here, but desperate for help. I am building a small 6x6 building for my kids “treehouse.” I have been stuck on roof rafters and cannot figure them out. my biggest issue is matching the plumb cut and the birdsmouth. No matter what, they never match up. I have tried every calculator, a...
  4. Roofing
    I'm building a two story ADU on my own out here on the cold and wet California coast and hired some guys to do the roof for me. I directed these guys to leave the drip edge bumped out for an air gap but didn't realize they were using the drip edges they did. These edges do not kick out but...
  5. Concrete & Paving
    I need some advice for installing footings under my existing 4” concrete slab patio. County requires a 16” L x 24” W x 12” H footing for each post. Do I just cut a 16”x24” out of my existing slab where each 6x6 post goes and dig it down to have the 12” depth? If so, will my cut joints for my...
  6. Roofing
    Had my chimney stack replaced. There seems to be an excessive gap between the siding and the shingles. i am worried that this will create problems down the road. Does it need something to finish it off along the bottom? I would appreciate any advice.
  7. Roofing
    Hi All, This is the back middle of the roof in the attic. Is that gap normal/ok to have that is at the peak (2nd picture). That is the peak back of my house where it hits the roof. You can see there is also a 2x4 placed oddly (1st picture- it is painted red on the end). Is this something that...
  8. Framing
    Hey all. New here. Have a Levittown house built in the 50's. Getting the roof replaced soon and I am replacing the Fascia / Sub Fascia boards before they come out to do the roof. I am a new home owner, I'm handy, but don't know the in's and out's of what all goes on with framing and finishing...
  9. Windows, Siding and Doors
    Guys, I am very new to construction and renovations. I'm an office manager recently hired by a small renovator. I have been tasked with finding a way to measure this second floor addition sun room for siding WITHOUT using a tape measure. My boss swore up and down there's an app, or a type of...
  10. Roofing
    Our GC is doing a new roof shingles for our house remodel/extension. This part here where it connects the old and new area of the house, he said it is a “roof valley” and should not have shingles. It looks pretty ugly and not sure if it is enough water protection without the shingles. We can see...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hey all just wanted to introduce myself. Any other newer roofers in this group? How bout in the midwest? Looking forward to learning.
  12. Masonry
    I have two additions being built on the same single story house. How should I tie the new foundations in to the 6" hollow block? Thanks in advance!
  13. General Discussion
    Hello, First post here. I am currently turning a pole barn into a home with my wife and children. We are finishing a 14' x 60' area to begin with to be temporary living while we work on the upstairs 40x60 area. The area we are working on first (temporary room) is a lean to section attached to...
  14. Framing
    I’m converting my garage into a workshop. It has a hipped roof which was constructed over a 100 years ago. I was hoping to lengthen/lower the collar ties In order to hang lights and support dust collection as it crosses the space but I’m worried I’ll wreck the ceiling. After installing new ties...
  15. Roofing
    I am a homeowner and hired a GC to do some work on my house including installing 2 new skylights in the entryway. The idea was to get 2 - 22X46 skylights and place them in between the rafters so that we don't need to structurally change the roof. As he requested curb mounted I got the Velux...
  16. New Member Introductions
    We had a roof inspected for a real estate purchase. It’s a four year old Malarkey Legacy, Class 4. Three large areas are covered in blisters. The roofer who installed it says that they come and go. I‘ve never heard that. Second opinion roofer says it needs to be addressed as it is a...
  17. Framing
    Hi I am building a small treehouse bunkie (12x12) and am trying to decide on roof design. I want to build it with a half loft as well so decided on a gable 12:12 roof for extra head space when up there. My main dilemma is to have the loft looking out of a large window. How can I support a ridge...
  18. Specialty Trades Picture Post
    We haven't posted in awhile so I thought I would share some pics of a nasty barrel tile roof cleaning we completed late last year in Tampa Florida. This tile roof was cleaned with our non pressure roof cleaning system.:thumbsup:
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