Recent content by banjo007

I'm replacing the roof on my 19' x 21' garage with gambrel attic trusses. I'm putting a door on the rear for a deck and stairs. I'd like to put a door on the front and add a short cantilevered balcony. The cantilevered boards would run perpendicular to the truss joists. They would rest on the...

The roof isn't leaking but is 20-30 years old and considering a new roof is a sound investment in my property. Additionally, it will be far easier to lay the block without a roof hanging in the air above. I'm pricing a new roof and an attic roof now. If it's a reasonable 2-4k then I'll most...

Greetings, I'm a new home owner, and naturally, new to this forum! I'm considering a number of options. I have a block garage 17' 8" x 21' x 7' height. Obviously 7' isn't enough. I'm considering, Lifting the roof and adding lumber 19" for 8' 7" to fit an 8' garage door. Lifting the roof and...