Did any of you change the pitch on your roof?
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Changing roof pitch
Comments (6)Mid century modern ranches are the hot thing right now. I wouldn't do anything to change the character of the home. In fact, I would try to enhance the "ranchiness" of it! In fact, substantially changing the character of a home with a remodel will usually come at a high dollar cost, and, for most, not achieve any form of payback. Take the 200K that a remodel will cost and put it towards another home. It's simpler and easier to get what you want....See MoreAdd dormers and change roof pitch for this farmhouse?
Comments (44)rockybird, we're expecting to enjoy all 4 seasons, with mild winters, hot and humid summers, and beautiful spring and fall weather. When we visited in July, we experienced unusually mild weather in the 80's, and it's generally been in the 60's and 70's when we've been there in spring and October and November, although much colder at night and early morning. We were actually unexpectedly snowed in when we visited last February and all flights were cancelled! I'm looking forward to being able to finally wear sweaters and jackets though :) If we added dormers I would want them to be functional and either add light into the first floor with a raised ceiling or into a second story or attic space. When I reference a 1 1/2 story I mean a second story that is smaller than the footprint of the first level, with varying roof lines, rather than a full second story that is the same footprint and square footage as the second level. We would either use ours for unfinished attic space or maybe a loft/second media room, a bunk room/guest room, and a guest bathroom. Just extra space for DD and visitors that DH and I could close off when not in use. Here are some examples of dormers that function to let light into a first floor and also some 1 1/2 story homes with dormers....See MoreHave any of you changed your favorite form as much as I have?
Comments (21)I got into daylilies many years ago when the Wayside Gardens catalog arrived and had a very "sale friendly" picture of Clothed in Glory in it. Deep lavender base surrounded by a white bubbly edge. It was like I had been taken to another planet full of alien daylilies. I had Happy Days, Pardon Me, Pandora's Box, all good growers, but none with the beauty of that face. Hasn't changed much for me. I grow one UF, a few doubles, and some minis, but give me those contrasting ruffles/bubbles on a full face, make it colorfast/sunfast, and I'm back on my alien daylily planet once again................Maryl...See MoreLow-pitch hip roof change
Comments (5)Thanks so much for the input. We have an architect that we were very pleased with on past project. Will reach out to him. Agree, lose the awning, fake posts around door, shutters, update railing and landscaping, etc. This is kind of what we were thinking in terms of “gable” style out from roof. Architect will definitely be able to tell us if it’s possible. Would’ve reached out to him 1st, but he moved out of town making using him a tad more complicated, but still possible. Thoughts on this option? Yes, priced total roof re-do & want to avoid - if possible. Thanks all!...See Moredixiedoodle
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