Does anyone know of a source where we could see how a dutch colonial is framed? We are considering a 1975 vintage house which would need some major renovations on the second floor to take advantage of the full floor plate which is currnently limited by the inward leaing walls/roof.
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There are a few different ways to frame it.
If you want a different house, whay not buy a different house?
Could likely be trusses and fall apart whern you start cutting.
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Piff's right,
Most Dutch colonial framing, although done on site, has the framing members working together like a truss ("house of cards"). Do not cut anything without at least having a professional looking at it for you.