Car port conversion...

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i don't live in that...but its still much better than living under your bridge home...
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lol @ poor people who are forced to do youtube renovations of their shed and sell bathtubs on gaming forums...
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nice space lots of potencial looks like fun

i would just take the rails off and get them media blasted then maybe a nice coat of hammertone
it is about time!
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Interesting space... Though it dose sound like you are preparing to make some basic upgrades to a space that may need a lot more work. First question you have to ask is how long do you plan to live there. When you make upgrades you should take into account the longevity of the space. Looking at pic 1 the space isn't very well insulated. This will make it almost unbearable to use when it's cold. If you close it in the unconditioned space will also be uncomfortable to use in the warmer months. Looking at pic 2 it seems like you may have some sort of structural issue with the slab (lower right corner). I presume that's a small storage closet. However the roof looks to be all in one. If that area start to sink it could affect the integrity of the remaining roof. Looking at pic 3 I noticed that you have a flat gravel roof. Those may have been a good idea for a carport. But they are a bad idea for a living/recreational space. 1) They are not usually insulated. If they are it's never enough. 2) In a remodel it's difficult to nearly impossible to run A/C duct or electrical through them. 3) Depending on the age they are prone to leaks, rotting wood and drainage problems. The railings also look like they need to be tended to as well.

If you're only going to live there for a few years, I guess do whatever you want. But if you're planing to live there for a long time you need to do some serious thinking about that space. I'd tear down the existing structure. Check the existing foundation's integrity and make the necessary improvements. Then build a new pitched roof structure with A/C, electric and plumbing that suits your needs.
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So do the opposite of whatever gwamps says and you'll be fine.
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Gonna live here a long time. It's insulated all around and it don't get cold here. Former raccoon family's home under storage. It's stable. We're gonna pit a ductless mini split or something for hvac. I'll be grinding off railings by hot tub and other side of landing and repair and paint railing soon. That railing is all over house to lots of work:(
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I'll give ya $750 for the hot tub...
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Dark Metal wrote:So do the opposite of whatever gwamps says and you'll be fine.
Seeing how I've been in the construction business for the past 20+ and you're just a hapless internet mod, your advice sounds solid Deep Meat-hole. :olo:
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scared? wrote:Gonna live here a long time. It's insulated all around and it don't get cold here. Former raccoon family's home under storage. It's stable. We're gonna pit a ductless mini split or something for hvac. I'll be grinding off railings by hot tub and other side of landing and repair and paint railing soon. That railing is all over house to lots of work:(
You should, at the very least, look into doing some kind of pitched roof system. Those gravel roofs end up being a constant headache.
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xer0s wrote:I'll give ya $750 for the hot tub...
Fuck u...
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Well throw a number out there. Work with me...
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Flat gravel roof part if style of house...flat on both sides of main A frame middle...

Car port was built in 70's and garage on other side was built 1995. The only problems with either roof was leaking around flashing by chimney...
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xer0s wrote:Well throw a number out there. Work with me...
$1300...
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scared? wrote:Flat gravel roof part if style of house...flat on both sides of main A frame middle...

Car port was built in 70's and garage on other side was built 1995. The only problems with either roof was leaking around flashing by chimney...
So the headache has already begun. Leak = rot, rot = more rot and so on. Well I hope it doesn't get too much worse.
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It's was back in 2001 and was fixed...
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Btw...fuck u...
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No, no, fuck u.
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scared? wrote:
xer0s wrote:Well throw a number out there. Work with me...
$1300...
Do you not want to get rid of this thing? I'm going to be down that way next week. $1000?
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Lol @ the guy who changes light bulbs on street lamps talking like he's in construction. Your idea of a tool belt has two holsters, one for duct tape, the other for your gun.
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Deep Meat-hole. :olo:
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xer0s wrote:Do you not want to get rid of this thing? I'm going to be down that way next week. $1000?
just get him a 6 pack of dish soap
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YourGrandpa wrote:Deep Meat-hole. :olo:
so bad its good :olo:
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SOLD for $1000!...
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Q3W, better than craigslist.com. :olo:
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seremtan wrote:what about Port(h)?
That ain't no port, it's land locked for a start :D

You been there ?, the one near ponty ?, strange you should mention as I was up there sometime last week and could not wait to get out.
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