wouldn't the electrician handing him the butt splice while standing on the
aluminum ladder (electrician is on fiberglass, but not the other guy)
wouldn't that have been a potential path to ground for a shorter episode of
this old house?
When the electrician handed the connector to Kevin the splice was not connected (it was loose)
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I believe I will need an engineer to help me come up with a plan to add an
addition to my family room with vaulted ceilings. Removing a load bearing
brick wall creating more square footage with a room with vaulted ceilings
by building into the existing vaulted ceilings sideways. Is that possible?
+montgomb3 It's hard to tell without seeing a picture of your project, but you can contact a contractor or engineer in your area to get a better idea. Make sure you get a few different design options from who ever you contact, along with price comparisons of the different types of projects they are suggesting.
Thanks, this is just what I was looking for. We are planning to possibly
add on and was curiuos what would be involved to tie in the roof. We are
not tackling this on our own, so this was just enough info to get a half a
clue as to what's all involved!
+MudRFunR You're welcome and don't forget that their are other ways to build a roof for this type of room addition, I just haven't got around to making the videos yet.
I own a ranch style home, the previous owner built on an addition so the
two roof lines are perpendicular. I get ice dams on both old and new parts
of the roof, and have installed heat cable around the roof to prevent (any
further) damage. I am ready to address the insulation/ventilation issues in
the attic. The roof of the original house is still intact under the roof of
the addition, except for a 2'x3' cut out. Leaving the structural wood in
place, I'm wondering if it's best to cut out the original roof surface to
increase ventilation throughout the space?
Yes, I believe you can cut up to a 14" x 14" hole without creating structural problems. It might not be a bad idea to cut a couple of them, but it's a good idea to have air circulating through the entire attic not in separate sections. Remember, I'm not a structural engineer and am only providing you with advice from projects that were approved by an engineer in the past.
You could have also put a gable end on the room addition and tied it back in to the home with two valleys. Remember, this is only one option or way to connect a room addition, but it might not be the best.
There is no need to remove any sheathing unless it's going to be in the way of a wall or structural supports. However I would suggest cutting a few holes in the sheathing to provide ventilation between your existing roof and the new room addition.
Hey thanks a lot for this video. I'm purchasing a house that I want to do
that exact addition. If you could be so kind I'd like to ask you (of course
an engineer when time comes) how I could open up the ceiling adding a ridge
beam to have the ceiling height and open up the room. It's at the end of
the house so all ducting would end at that room with vents at new walls
end.
Thanks for your time
Dave
You wouldn't use this method if you were going to install a ridge beam to make a vaulted or cathedral ceiling. However, stay tuned to my main channel and I will try to make a video within the next few weeks showing you one way it can be done.
I love this...too cool..and Mellencamp is perfect for this! And I've had
work done by these guys and they are great. (But it does take them more
than 5 minutes..;p)