Recent content by blacknblue

Here are some pics in the attic. When sections of the house were brought in the roof was laying down and was raised by a crane when all was in place.

Thanks for the advice guys and keep it coming. neal the foundation is a poured wall basement. The house walls are 2x6.

Thanks for the heads up and concern Bridgeman but it wont be an issue in my area. We dont have building codes and such. We are in a very rural area. No permits needed for anything. We have several 1970 mobile homes with additions being built onto them all the time. Sad to say but we are just a...

Before I forget I first want to say thanks for your help nealtw. As far as the measurements I would like to do it 27x6. The 5/12 pitch is fine. If I go with truss' how far should they be spaced? 24 inches on center? Also Im sure I can only use the truss' from the house wall out, correct? What...

This is about what i want guys, Obviously not exactly but kinda close. How difficult would this be on my house and what am I looking at as far as cost. Any advice for a DIYer on something like this. http://www.houzz.com/photos/34196/Len-as-Cottage-traditional-exterior-minneapolis

I guess i should have worded it composite decking instead of composite board. Id say its main use will be just to improve the looks of the home and decoration. We are gonna be putting an attached garage on the house so once thats done than 90% of the time we will be entering the house through...

Hey guys, new guys here. Me and my wife just had a 27x60 modular home installed. We are looking to add a covered front porch this spring and am looking for suggestions. I cant afford a contractor for the whole job so most of it will be done by ourselves. But we have access to plenty of...