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The field of Architecture is founded on the mentor/mentee relationship. I think it is completely expected that you will go out on your own.....eventually. Your boss has made an investment to train you ...

If you think about the way a rafter sits on the top of the wall and is angle cut at the ridge beam you will realize that it is MUCH easier (and therefore safer) from the top. Less expensive....maybe. ...

It could be done mostly from the top. Then you would only need to replace roof sheathing and shingles + some drywall patching inside. Besides, it would be a good opportunity to get out all the insulat ...

Triple up your rafters on either side of the skylights, then header off the open area. You should still consult an engineer, but it should be cheaper for him/her to "verify" rather than "design".

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Topic: Dilemmas of a newly licenced architect
bkb Replies: 4 Views: 1752	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:03 am Subject: Dilemmas of a newly licenced architect
bkb Replies: 4 Views: 1752	The field of Architecture is founded on the mentor/mentee relationship. I think it is completely expected that you will go out on your own.....eventually. Your boss has made an investment to train you ...
Topic: Skylight load-bearing?
bkb Replies: 20 Views: 6253	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:23 am Subject: Skylight load-bearing?
bkb Replies: 20 Views: 6253	If you think about the way a rafter sits on the top of the wall and is angle cut at the ridge beam you will realize that it is MUCH easier (and therefore safer) from the top. Less expensive....maybe. ...
Topic: Skylight load-bearing?
bkb Replies: 20 Views: 6253	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:10 pm Subject: Skylight load-bearing?
bkb Replies: 20 Views: 6253	It could be done mostly from the top. Then you would only need to replace roof sheathing and shingles + some drywall patching inside. Besides, it would be a good opportunity to get out all the insulat ...
Topic: Skylight load-bearing?
bkb Replies: 20 Views: 6253	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:39 am Subject: Skylight load-bearing?
bkb Replies: 20 Views: 6253	Triple up your rafters on either side of the skylights, then header off the open area. You should still consult an engineer, but it should be cheaper for him/her to "verify" rather than "design".