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   Bob_Walker | Feb 10, 2002 10:03pm | #1

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   Seems to me there was an article on this in FHB a few years ago, by a semi-DIY (architect, engineer? sometjing like that.)

   If I recall, he prefabbed (some of) the 2nd floor walls and raised them into place right after lifting the roof so that the roof wasn't jacked up too high for too long.

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   michael_rose | Feb 10, 2002 11:12pm | #2

   *I think in that article they removed the roof with a crane, lowered it onto the front lawn, put the walls in place, and craned the roof back up.Definitely a lawn chair kind of day!!

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   fred_levis | Feb 11, 2002 12:20am | #3

   *See FHB #72 (March 1992), page 54

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   Tim_Kline | Feb 11, 2002 08:50am | #4

   *The $2500 might cover the crane rental.

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   Brian_Smith | Feb 11, 2002 09:46am | #5

   *:-)brian

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   Tommy_B. | Feb 12, 2002 05:48am | #6

   *Shoot,I'm missing #72.Is this the one where the author had a special jack for the corners?I think he also had a hinge system for changing the pitch of cape cod type roofs. I was very interested in the technology, but I think it was regional. I have done a few jobs like this and have some in the works. Although I didn't have a use for it back then, I do now.Fred, if this is what the article refers to I would love to have a copy of it. Do you have a scanner?Josh, This job could also be done by sistering to the bottom chord and cutting out the waste above, which would save the celings at least and contain the mess. It might not have the savings of the other guys method but you may salvage some mechnicals, and finished surfaces that way.

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   josh | Feb 12, 2002 08:55pm | #7

   *I dont have a copy of that article either.Like I mentioned I already lost the job because I was too highbut I am still interested in the ideawhen it does go through, I really do want to be there to see iteducation is always a good thingjosh

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   Thaddeus_Raven | Feb 13, 2002 01:15am | #8

   *FHB issue 139

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   Keith_C | Feb 13, 2002 01:39am | #9

   *Some guy I know forgot and framed a house with 8' ceilings instead of 9'. Crane came in and lifted the roof off, framed a 1' wall on top of the existing one, then slipped the roof back on. I've got pics somewhere.

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   Mad_Dog | Feb 13, 2002 05:56pm | #10

   *Oops. Heh heh.

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   FredB | Feb 13, 2002 08:48pm | #11

   *Done that. Had a building with lousy walls but a good roof. To save money(heh, heh) raised the roof, razed the walls, raised new walls, and ended up almost razing the whole thing.I could have cleared off the old building and built a new one for what it cost in Time and money to do the project. Stumbling over this, bracing for that, moving this, etc. That roof or its' supports were constantly in the way, or a safety hazard. Now I didn't crane it off, I supported it in place, so maybe that would have been better?

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   Jon_Byrd | Mar 11, 2002 06:17am | #12

   *I am thinking of doing this to increase our square footage by adding a second story to the house. However I'm considering just raising the roof maybe 2-3 feet and converting the middle third of the attic into living space with a few dormers and the cubby hole storage in the walls.My concern is that this house is about 70 years old and some areas settled, so I'm cautious to add the weight and stress.Does anyone know a good contractor in Atlanta who is skilled in this area? Or should I call a structural engineer? Does the city have engineers who might survey it at no charge? Thanks in advance for your advice.Jon Byrd

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   Mike_Shultz | Mar 12, 2002 10:33pm | #13

   *Keith C.'Does the image of a hinge come to mind by adding a 1' wall on top of an 8' wall?