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I have a stick framed 7/12 gable roof on a one story house that is 14' deep x 30' wide w/ ridge parallel to the 30'. Looking at one side of the roof can I continue the roof plane at the same pitch from the existing ridge to where it would intersect the vertical plane of the far exterior wall and set a structural ridge over the existing foundation thus creating a "shed" roof portion. I would obviously need to verify the foundation and new ridge support with an engineer. This would allow me to put an addition on the rear with one roof over all. Remember the house is only 14' deep so it's not that big.
Hi Bill, If I understand your question properly I think you should be able to do what you want with the proper engineering advice. I hope this information helps, please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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