Recent content by thrawn5499

A few more details.. There is no living space or storage above the garage. The garage uses rafters not trusses. there is no finished ceiling in the garage. eventually, I want to add some LVL's above the wall ties going the width of the garage so I can make a storage space up there, then dry wall...

Wow!! that is just awesome! there have been so many helpful post on here if I quoted all it would pretty much double the size of the thread! I probably won't get a chance to work on these changes until next week. Right now I am swamped at work. (I do mechanical engineering/3d modeling/drafting)...

Thanks so much for all of the great advice. I will work from the advice given and put together a more detailed drawing. I will let you know how this goes.

Ok thanks for the advice! I made a quick sketch of the lot with the house setting on it. is this the type of thing I need along with my first drawing with the door framing? Do I need to add more detail or anything, or is this good enough to take to see them? Thanks again for the help

Yeah I saw that! My simple project that would make my life a lot easier looks like it is never going to happen. I can't imagine spending the money this is going to take for such a simple project. I would just do it anyway but don't want to screw myself when it come time to sell the house!

I called them to see if they could give me any information, and they said it was rejected because it falls under the city of St. Charles code enforcement/permitting jurisdiction. I went to their site and looked at what I need. Holy cow! I am at a loss for words! I thought this was going to be a...

Hi, I have an attached garage that is 20' x 24'. The main door is on the eave side which makes it load bearing. I want to make a door in the rear for a pull through to the back yard. I understand this is also a load bearing wall. I have a simple plan drawn up, but i am not sure what details need...