Building Homes or Extensions/Extending a porch

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Expert: - 8/16/2010


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My porch is 3 ft wide and 20 ft long, I would like to take it our another 3 ft without removing the existing porch.  Is this a job for an expert or can DIY'ers do it.

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Hi Leslie, this is a tricky question.  If you have basic skills when it comes to concrete and carpentry then yes you can do it!  If you don't know what end of the saw to use then it may be a challenge. You don't say what the porch is made out of. Is it concrete?  Or is it wood on a crawl space? Either way will require basic knowledge.  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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