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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
So I'd like to start doing my homework now to determine if this is even possible or if I'm going about this the wrong way:
We currently have a double garage that is semi-detached; that is, our garage is not attached to our home, but straddles the wall of the neighbour's double garage on the property line. They're also offset, the front of our garage is back about a foot and a half from that of the neighbours'. The current roof uses gable trusses, and the ceilings are 8 feet high from the floor.
What I want to do is find a way to increase the garage ceiling and wall intersection point to the maximum allowed by CoC (link), which is 9'10" (perhaps using pony walls?). At the same time, I'd also want to have the trusses replaced/converted to standard scissor trusses. The reason I want to do all this is I want to install a four-post lift to store a third car.
Does anyone have the expertise here or know someone who does that could give me an idea of whether this is doable, or if I need to approach this differently? While executing on my idea is not imminent, I'd prefer to know sooner rather than later if my planning is all for naught now so I can adjust my approach. |
I feel like you're over complicating a bit. 9'10" is pretty tall and can easily accomodate a hoist for vehicle storage. you really should'nt need scissor trusses.
I have seen, and was going to do the following myself til we changed plans. A truss roof can easily be separated from the walls and lifted off with a crane, put off to the side and replaced once the walls have been extended. You will have to get under the soffit to disconnect all the hurricane ties and a sawzall will come in handy to cut any nails between the trusses and the wall. Oh and don't forget the electrical.
Talk to a crane company and they should have all the straps you need and some advice. If you prep well and they are only needed fro a couple hours to remove and same to install it's actually fairly cheap. Keeping the roof saves you a ton of cash too.