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Just wanted to see if I could do a diagram without using any fancy technology.

When they added the addition (on the left) they used 2x6s for roof rafters (shown as 'X') and just nailed in to the peak of my roof rafters. When I bought the place the upside was that the roof was shingled only 2 years prior (or was it 5 years). Anyway, nobody said anything about ice dams forming and water penetrating the roof on the left side. We found that out the hard way. We had a metal roof put on and that solved the problem. If I had more money at the time I would have had an entire new roof put on.

Anyway, if I decide to not vault the ceilings and just leave everything the way it is, what would you recommend I do to help stiffen the existing roof rafters on my side?

I fear this could turn into a money pit, so I need to keep an open mind about things.



Edited by Ice Man - September 08 2014 at 3:26pm

Considering what I paid for the place, the $/sq.ft is great, but like you said, the area is not.

I just figured if I was going to gut the second floor I would take the time to consider other improvements and try to increase value where I could. But with the economy and now some uncertainty with my job, I may need to change gears a bit.

Originally posted by Conan Not good when you uncertain about your job and you have your house opened up like a can or worms.  LOL

Its good to be U N I O N.No worries.

Edited by X O.B.C Member - September 10 2014 at 4:37pm

Originally posted by X O.B.C Member Originally posted by Conan Not good when you uncertain about your job and you have your house opened up like a can or worms.  LOL Its good to be U N I O N.No worries.

It's better to walk out to my shop with cup of coffee to work while listening to radical right-wing talk radio or classic rock.

Moving slowly. Hopefully picking up insulation this week to have installed. Changed gears and have been working on the wall that separates the kitchen from the dining room.

Upstairs the floor sinks about 3/4" inch over 8 feet or so starting from the wall, very noticeable. So I am hoping to reduce that some by replacing this wall and changing the layout to accommodate the fridge. Also correcting some electrical issues as well. One dining room outlet is on the same circuit as the boiler, another outlet is on a lighting circuit and the fridge is currently sharing an outlet with the microwave and dishwasher. Fridge is getting it's own circuit and the two dining outlets will be added to the kitchen circuit as per code.

Going to keep the opening in the wall, it's just going to shift to the right some. Instead of a small counter it's going to be a breakfast bar for the dining room. The kitchen side of that wall will feature new base cabinets and counter top (two things that I am short on). Recessed lights to light up the breakfast bar, and recessed lighting throughout the kitchen to replace the single fixture in the middle of the kitchen.

The opening going into the kitchen will change as I am going to build the wall out about 18 inches on the right. This will create a space for a built-in pantry where the microwave is currently sitting.

Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey. But there is a bottle of Jim Beam right behind it.