Thanks for all of the ideas everyone!
I presented some of the options to my client, and since he is doing the framing himself, and he's not a framer, he chickened out on opening up his walls, or roof. We have decided to go with posts under the eave beams for most of the support, site-fabbed...
It's 12' from wall to wall, and just under 19' at the ridge. I think I understand what you're saying... Run the rafters parallel with the ridge (plumb for strength) and rip a bevel in the tops for the roof pitch. Essentially, each rafter would be acting as it's own beam, tied together by the...
That's a good point, it would be easier to do from the inside. Just one layer of drywall vs sheathing, building paper, and siding to repair after. You could even tuck up some "L" flashing in the top cut before installing the beams.
Thanks for the response, and yes, the house is on the left. I like that idea, it's what I've been leaning towards in my head as well. If it were my place, I would open up the walls of the house to add posts for the beams to bear on, and deal with the small amount of siding to repair after. This...
Hi Guys and Gals,
I have a question regarding an ADU that I'm modeling. The client wants a breezeway, but does not want walls, or posts to support it. It will be connecting the ADU to the existing house.
Supporting the ADU side of the breezeway is easy. The walls will be new, and bearing the...
