New Construction Wavy Roof Issue
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A New One for Me - Sagging Flat Roof
Comments (4)Thank you all three for your comments. I certainly agree about the architectural consideration. I have removed more insulation and sheetrock since posting to discover that a number of the 2x8 joists have cracked or broken, undoubtedly causing the sags and resulting leaks. I am hoping to be able to repair the joists with larger, stronger material, keeping mostly with the flat idea, and aim for a "cold, flat roof" kind of construction. I am consulting with an engineer in the next week or two and also with the city inspector. Depending on their opinions, I will pass along the info as it becomes available. Thanks!...See MoreExterior Look - New Construction
Comments (46)Well we have been at war with the city to get the new volume management best practices in order (how much rain we capture on our property that needs to stay there and not run off at all). We got verbal approval last week. So I am rebidding the excavating and sewer and water with the new plans now...since it is now winter we are waiting to break ground in March. March in Chicago you get some 60 degree days here and there so that should be a good time. Here is what we have pretty much decided upon...made a few window changes too. For the siding we are going to put a layer of 1.5" rigid XPS insulation then use OSB ripped to 4" wide as a furring strip mounted by HeadLok screws. The siding will be nailed into these OSB strips providing a "rain screen" shell. The XPS will also significantly up the R-rating for the home. We won't be using an internal vapor barrier - the XPS is basically impermeable so the wall will breathe to the inside....See MoreComparing two dramatically different bids for new construction.
Comments (27)Thank you everyone for your comments and advice. It has helped with this process. After going to the low bidder with a detailed list of follow-up questions, an apples to apples comparison has been made easier by having him price out some of the things the high bidder had listed (certain window brand heat pump brand/ size etc.) A few questions for impartial commenters that I didn't want to ask the build: Is 15lb felt on a roof with a 8/12 pitch adequate, or does it need to be 30lb? Also, one builder builder builder bid two 3-ton 18 SEER A/C unit, the other bid one 3-ton, one 1.5-ton 14 SEER A/C units. Would both choices be adequate for a 3,300sqft home with 12ft ceilings in common areas and 10ft ceilings in bedrooms or is the bid kinda skimping on equipment for reduced cost? Texas is brutal in the summer and I don't want to be installing equipment that may not be up to the task....See MorePlease Help... Wavy Hallway Walls
Comments (5)From what I see, the bowed area results in a shadow on the wall. If I am correct, then that will happened to whatever paint color you choose. It should be fixed, regardless. Unbeknownst to us, someone did a sloppy job drywalling our stair wall. This was new construction, so the problem didn’t show up for a few years… all the nailheads started to pop through the sheet rock. It was a mess to fix…so have builder do it now....See MoreRES, architect
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