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just wanted to let everyone know that I hired a housing inspector to come inspect this beam. He found it was only to stabilize the roof not support it. He suggested the beam just be braced from beneath as well as under the house to re-reinforce the beam. I got it done & it looks great. :)

That is a great question. If it was done that way would a temporary wall still have to be built? Do they have any other way of dong it like say a jack system or anything like that? I don't know anything about it. He told me if would take 5 days to build a temporary wall & install the fabricated...

ok great thanks for all your help I really do appreciate it. :)

great advice I will definitely get a second opinion on this. BTW I have a crawlspace & no basement under my house. He said the engineer suggested the 2-3 foot wall. I don't think I should settle on this guy doing the job he seems to be a bit unsure of himself? :eek: I had three other...

The contractor says even after the new beam is in ( $3200.00- 5 days of work ) I may need to put in a small support wall under the beam. He said that side is cut so the beam will sit on the wall & it is not the full beam over the wall because of the angle it has to be cut? I do not know anything...

Ok the contractor has told me that I should put a small partition wall about 2-3 foot in between the windows for added support. My problem is I have two big windows: see pix. My front door & the two windows are on that wall & I am afraid that it will not look good at all to put up a small wall...

I completely agree with the guys As some know I do not have a fireplace lol So I love to play around w them let me know what you think & if you want me to change the wall color? hint hint I think the darker mantle is really great & I love the brick just my 2 cents worth lol good luck...

On man duane1982 that's really bad! I am def going to pay the $500 for an engineer I think it is well worth that because it is very important it is fix right the first time. fantastic advice thank you so much :D

Wow you have confirmed everything the contractor said right down to the Laminated veneered lumber type fix which is what he suggested I do to fix it as well to keep the open feel. Thank you it is hard to have a level of confidence in people sometimes you have confirmed my faith in his advice...

yes I believe the studs on top are going up to the roof -coming down to the beam is the only support for the the roof. There are two seperate beams this one is cracked the other is not so far? They both are two beams nailed together with the studs on top. This is a pic of one of two main...

I have talked to a few people. 1. First one guy said I can have it wrapped & add extra support to the sides & it should be fine. 2. Then another said I can have a metal box made to bolt the top together to support it. 3. Then just today met a local contractor who said CALL YOUR...

Quote: old icicles can be used for package stuffing I am so going to use that idea I love it! ;) Here's an idea I came across few weeks back for old yard sale or even old election signs. You can decorate them by spray painting them and tying a bow on them to look like Christmas presents...

I was looking for ideas myself just the other day you can recycle old ornaments by. 1. spray paint & glue glitter on them 2. glue or decoupage printed pic of your family onto the ornament (print them in Sephia or black & white for a cool effect) seal with clear spray from the $ store 3...

I just went through the same thing .. We bought a house for a great deal as well & guess what my stove top was painted 3 times! (can't see it in pic but was bad)with non heat resistant paint. I guess they think that paint hides an old appliance & yes it does but it makes the appliance...

I love the 2nd one. I would def give that a try if I had a fire place lol Great job!

Great advice, I will call one after the holiday. Yep there are two beams. One is at least cracked half way through. I am pretty worried because it seems to be getting worse. :eek: What kind of cost do you think I may be looking at? I'm almost afraid to ask lol. Thanks guys

I wish I had that fireplace! I have the beams but no fireplace darn it! I have played around with your room & I love it! Good luck, if you want me to try other colors let me know it is a very cool room good luck. I have so much to do today lol I should not be playing with your room but...

Hello -This is a great place with great people I am sure you will be spending a lot of time reading & posting here as most wanna be DIY-ers lol There are some very helpful people here I just love the site. Just wanted to say welcome :D

Great job! Congrats on the new house! One question what did you use for the ceilling texture? I want to do it in my small bath to fix a bad job someone did in there. Also just a thought check out omaha(dot)craigslist(dot)org I bought a house too & this site has been so great I got a free...

You can make a template if you want to make sure you get a great cloud shape I did a room for my daughter (free hand ) when she was little she wanted blue walls with clouds all over hee hee I used a very small amount of off white. I used the rag also it worked great but if you want a certain...