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Ok, I called a contractor to come take a look, I will see what he says. I was just going to go for it, but if more experienced guys are telling me I need help, I will get a professional opinion. This is my first home, only been there a little over a year, so I want to do everything myself if I...

Dont get me wrong, I am very concious of the fact that I can do even more damage, or worse, collapse a roof on top of myself. Thats why I am doing my research, and throwing it out to you fine folks for advice, and I greatly appreciate all the help so far. The plan is still being developed, and I...

The bottom floor of the shop seems built very sturdy, all walls are plumb and square, no noticeable cracks in the foundation. The problems seem to be only on the top walls and roof. I'm wondering if the upstairs room was a later addition to the shop, as there doesn't seem to be the same level of...

I live in Oregon, we get a bit of snow once in awhile. The knee wall shown in the pic is bulged out about 1 1/2 in the middle. The other walls are fine.

It is not balloon framed. The upstairs walls are nailed to the floor. The floor joists run perpendicular to the direction of the roof rafters. They are 2x6s, 24" OC, and they rest on 8" beams in the walls, and one big 8x24 timber in the middle (my car engine hanger. :) ) The birdsmouths are...

Sorry, that is an older pic of the room. The last owner was putting 1/4" plywood walls and ceiling. I have since torn all the plywood off, and removed enough insulation to access what I need. My plan was to straighten everything up, then put strong ties at the ridge and wall, and double the...

I have a 24 x 40' shop with a bonus room upstairs. The roof is sagging in the middle, and one of the walls is bulging outwards. It has 2x10 rafters nailed to a ridgeboard 24" OC, and notched and nailed at the wall plates (2x6 walls). The collar ties are 2x8's, on every other rafter, and no...

Hello everyone. I am a 31 year old guy from outside Eugene, OR. I just bought my first home a little while ago and need a few tips on how to get things done. I am looking forward to getting to know some of the folks on here.