I've always thought that this was possible and practical for certain types
of second-floor additions. Most people don't want to hear of it: steeped
in tradition, a fear of doing things differently and possibly discomfort
with rigging. Let us know how it works out.
John
On Tue, 12 Dec 2000 Epetrevich@relavis.com wrote:
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> Funny, that is exactly how I plan to put the second floor on my
> guesthouse. Admittedly, it's not that big of a building but I DO plan on
> using the roof again on top! 8>)
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> Inch
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> Derek Harling <derek.lola@home.com>
> Sent by: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> 12/12/2000 02:42 PM
> Please respond to Derek Harling
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> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> cc:
> Subject: Re: New "manta" while doing Home Improvements.
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> What piddling projects you guys talk about.
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> My neighbor - and several friends - chain sawed off the whole roof of his
> single storey home and added an upstairs. I helped by standing and staring
> with mouth agape. So far we haven't had any really strong wind storms . .
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> No - they didn't put the same roof back on again.
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> > -> My only choice, was the good ole chainsaw! I must say, that you
> > -> really haven't done a "home improvement project" until you've cut
> > -> through timbers and walls with a chain saw! 8>)
> >
> > I used a chain saw to level off the 4x4s I set in concrete to support
> > my shed. Not as dramatic as cutting through a wall, though.
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> > I *did* cut through a wall with my 4" Black & Decker angle grinder. My
> > Dad wanted a door in the back of his workshop, which is a steel pole
> > barn. It took me about ten minutes to follow the chalk marks and make a
> > hole for the door.
> >
> > Handy hint: don't forget your ear muffs...
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