Recent content by Nappyloxs

Sorry about the thread name. I tried to change it. I was out there today and thought about sistering the 20ft plus beams in the center of the beams and getting another beam or two. What I would like is more ceiling space but don't think that is really possible. I would like enough beam strength...

Steel beam is across the middle of the garage. Where the back wall of the old garage was at. I can take some pics tomorrow. Yes, beams aren't in metal settings, two piece of wood acting as beam, etc... I notice some bowing in the 20ft beams.

Thanks. The first few photos are of the preexisting garage. The later photos are of the addition. One of the beams snapped a few years ago and I have always been concerned. Neighbor said it was sagging a lot from his view. I wasn't really sure what type of support it was. Thanks billk for...

Read about jacking up roof so that is why I mentioned new.

Fyi. Here are more pics. <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/John_Sheil/embed/slideshow/"></iframe>

Repairing stick built roof advice needed I need to replace the truss in my 40ft garage. The previous owner added an addition to the garage and the trusses are diy. It has held up for years but really feel like it is time to replace. I had a new roof put on about 3 years ago so I don't want...