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Hello! I like to covered my front porch, but the contractor said that he need to restructurer my entire roofing. He explaining that because I have hip roof and he can not add a roof to the porch leaving the hose roofing the way it is. The hose is 40' W X 24 D and the front porch is the same as the hole lenght of it. It is a another simple and pratical to do the job? Thanks!
Antonio,
There may be alternative methods to accomplish this. If possible, are you able to send a couple of photos of the porch and the front of the house, preferably with a person in the photo, for scale?
If so, I'll try to help you. Please e-mail to: info@majordesigngroup.com
--Steve Major
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Stephen Major (Owner--Major Design Group)
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I can answer any questions regarding the design and construction of homes and additions. This includes trade-specific questions (how-to) in all major building trades: framing, foundations, site prep, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, interior finishing, trim & cabinetwork, exterior finishing, roofing, siding. PLEASE indicate your state or region, so I can provide the best possible answer.
Experience
25 years experience in building design and construction, all hands-on, including the construction of dozens of single-family homes and hundreds of remodeling projects in the northeastern US.
Publications
Author: "Architectural Woodwork - Details for Construction" published by Van Nostrand Reinhold (now Wiley).
Education/Credentials
BS Cornell University.
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