Recent content by dimbmw

no it is not modified, we have dosens of similar houses in this neighborhood, all built at the same time.

That's a good idea, of course the 2x12s need some support at the modification time. I was actually thinking to support them by the tall jack stand posts - I've seen them for around $50 at home depot - just thought to remove the load from the old trusses by lifting up the 2x12s by half an inch...

No guys, raising the walls is not an option here, our HOA is crazy about such things and they will hardly approve. It may also make the house look ugly.And lastly, in my opinion it is much more work and will cost alot more.

So if they are engineered - why does it make it more difficult ?

Unfortunately no, as 2 cars one above another do not fit with the present ceiling height.

The two 2x12s are actually resting on these 3 structures, as the corner where they join together is actually in the air - it is not fixed anywhere and not supported by anything... See the picture please...

Thanks for reading my thread and for a valuable discussion ! It really helps ! I've decided to post a couple of pictures of the structure - as you see these are not engineered trusses but they seem to be assembled in place. As for the tiles, I have no idea how to check their weight, but...

Anyone? :)

Here is how I think this can be done. Thanks for your time reading my thread. Suggestions are welcome! Thanks.

Hi I am considering increasing my garage's ceiling height by about 1 ft (to install the lift). This is the roof frame structure I have now. I am looking to modify it a little so that the ceiling will be higher by 1 foot. I will post the changes I am thinking of in the next post. There is no...