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therigwelder,

Since the span is 7'-6" with a 12" overhang, they will work at 12" on center as you suggested.

Here are the calc's:
2x4 12" o.c. passed: http://www.jmhdesigns.org/passed12oc.pdf
...

Here's the deal..

The 2x4 SYP #2 rafters are overstressed by 402% with a deflection of over 4"! (Based on 1999 Standard Building Code, 30# LL, L/240 LL Defl. Limit, 12' rafter @ 24" o.c. with 12" O ...

therigwelder

Several questions will need answers to solve your situation concerning the roof sheathing and scabs since the roof pitch is less than 3:12.

1. You say the structure is built in the ...

therigwelder,

I am a truss designer with over 20 years of experience.

You should attach a 2x? scab along side of the existing truss or rafter. The scab should be 2/3 longer than the overhang. Fo ...

Sven,

You are correct, there are no limits to the amount of toilets. The septic is the only concern, which is based on gpd per bedroom.

There are 7 toilets, 4 bathtubs, 7 bathroom sinks, 1 kitch ...

Visit www.residential-design-resources.com. This site provides great answers to your questions.

cast,

I am not sure how to calculate adding concrete with rebar dowels. I believe the solution would be underpinning with helical piers. Any suggestions using these piers?

I have a situation where my client wants to add an entire second floor to his existing home. The home is a single story rambler built in the 70's with a 16" wide footing.

Per IRC2000, the footing w ...

Can anyone tell me what the maximum number of toilets are for a residential home and what that number is based on?

Thanks..

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Topic: extending roof overhang
JMHdesigns Replies: 11 Views: 32975	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 1:22 am Subject: extending roof overhang
JMHdesigns Replies: 11 Views: 32975	therigwelder, Since the span is 7'-6" with a 12" overhang, they will work at 12" on center as you suggested. Here are the calc's: 2x4 12" o.c. passed: http://www.jmhdesigns.org/passed12oc.pdf ...
Topic: extending roof overhang
JMHdesigns Replies: 11 Views: 32975	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 5:13 am Subject: extending roof overhang
JMHdesigns Replies: 11 Views: 32975	Here's the deal.. The 2x4 SYP #2 rafters are overstressed by 402% with a deflection of over 4"! (Based on 1999 Standard Building Code, 30# LL, L/240 LL Defl. Limit, 12' rafter @ 24" o.c. with 12" O ...
Topic: extending roof overhang
JMHdesigns Replies: 11 Views: 32975	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 4:18 pm Subject: extending roof overhang
JMHdesigns Replies: 11 Views: 32975	therigwelder Several questions will need answers to solve your situation concerning the roof sheathing and scabs since the roof pitch is less than 3:12. 1. You say the structure is built in the ...
Topic: extending roof overhang
JMHdesigns Replies: 11 Views: 32975	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:29 pm Subject: extending roof overhang
JMHdesigns Replies: 11 Views: 32975	therigwelder, I am a truss designer with over 20 years of experience. You should attach a 2x? scab along side of the existing truss or rafter. The scab should be 2/3 longer than the overhang. Fo ...
Topic: Maximum Toilets in Residential?
JMHdesigns Replies: 4 Views: 9889	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:00 pm Subject: Maximum Toilets in Residential?
JMHdesigns Replies: 4 Views: 9889	Sven, You are correct, there are no limits to the amount of toilets. The septic is the only concern, which is based on gpd per bedroom. There are 7 toilets, 4 bathtubs, 7 bathroom sinks, 1 kitch ...
Topic: Designer fee
JMHdesigns Replies: 2 Views: 8137	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:54 pm Subject: Designer fee
JMHdesigns Replies: 2 Views: 8137	Visit www.residential-design-resources.com. This site provides great answers to your questions.
Topic: Footing is too small for residential addition!
JMHdesigns Replies: 9 Views: 22356	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:50 pm Subject: Footing is too small for residential addition!
JMHdesigns Replies: 9 Views: 22356	cast, I am not sure how to calculate adding concrete with rebar dowels. I believe the solution would be underpinning with helical piers. Any suggestions using these piers?
Topic: Footing is too small for residential addition!
JMHdesigns Replies: 9 Views: 22356	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:11 pm Subject: Footing is too small for residential addition!
JMHdesigns Replies: 9 Views: 22356	I have a situation where my client wants to add an entire second floor to his existing home. The home is a single story rambler built in the 70's with a 16" wide footing. Per IRC2000, the footing w ...
Topic: Maximum Toilets in Residential?
JMHdesigns Replies: 4 Views: 9889	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:38 pm Subject: Maximum Toilets in Residential?
JMHdesigns Replies: 4 Views: 9889	Can anyone tell me what the maximum number of toilets are for a residential home and what that number is based on? Thanks..