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hocbry30
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 Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:37 am Post subject: not what i thought |
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I thought architects were professionals. After 200 views and only smart remarks for replies I guess I was wrong.
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teamjdc
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:15 am Post subject: Re: I need design help...maybe |
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| hocbry30 wrote: | | I am going to take the whole roof off cause it is a 2.5/12 pitch and the addition to the front will be too high. |
Removing and replacing the roof structure is a complete waste of money. It will add zero value to the house. Build a garage instead.
What do you mean about the front being too high? It looks too low in your drawing.
| hocbry30 wrote: | | I then added the gable dormer on top. |
Why? Pretty strange to see a dormer without a window. It does nothing for you. |
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hocbry30
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:52 am Post subject: |
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I didnt know how to add a window to the dormer in the software I am learning on. In the drawing the pitch is 6/12, you say this looks too low?
As far as the construction I am quoted just on the framing and having it ready for drywall. I am capable of the rest. He wants 16K for the L structure with porch and no roof pitch change, an extra 12K will get me a whole new roof framed with attic trusses as well as vaulted in the living room, which is 20x22.
So I can get this whole addition framed up and ready for finishing for 28K.
Also as far as value added for changing the pitch that value will come in the form of us being happy with the curb appeal of the house. Besides at 58 ft plus 8ft for the side bump out we are at 66ft length. Add a garage at 24ft and we have a 90ft long house with a very low pitch. I just didn't think that would look good and would actually hurt a sale in the distant future.
Do you have any thing to add to this please? And thanks so far for your words. Also instead of just criticizing, do you have anything positive to add?
Thanks
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teamjdc
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Touchy are we?
No, nothing to add. I have no time for ingrates and whimps. You wear both hats nicely.
You don't want help, you want a pat on the back.
Well, sorry, but you lack common sense or vision.
Let me ask you a question. If your wife needed surgery, would you go buy a scalpel and dig in?
Hire a professional designer. |
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hocbry30
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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WOW, are you kidding? I wanted an honest response but this was in my opinion not it. I dont know what you are talking about being touchy?
I typed this
"Do you have any thing to add to this please? And thanks so far for your words"
Not all people can afford a pro but I did ask about how much you thought it would be in my first post. Sorry if I wasted your time. |
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teamjdc
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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Wow is right.
I just love how some people react when called out.
You forgot to mention that you also said, "Also instead of just criticizing, do you have anything positive to add?"
It's also more than humorous that you have money to burn on ripping off and replacing a perfectly good roof structure for no reason.
More money than sense? Yep.
Good luck. You'll need it. |
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hocbry30
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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deleted due to not wanting to play his games
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starkca3
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| Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:47 am Post subject: |
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wooow...this was interesting to read. As all of your posts team, you make me "lol". Thanks  |
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hocbry30
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| Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:58 am Post subject: |
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| starkca3 wrote: | | wooow...this was interesting to read. As all of your posts team, you make me "lol". Thanks |
I guess I found the wrong forum for help. |
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