A New Roof Direction: Salt Box!
After discussing my project with contractor Eli Spevak, Patrick is recommending against the concrete second floor. He and Eli both think it would be difficult and expensive. As a result, the floor joists will be thicker, thus changing the height of the ceilings. In addition, Patrick looked into the code further and there is some question whether shed roofs are measured from the mid-point or from the top. Eli has had planners interpret it as the top.
So, to get both more head room and alleviate the roof-measure issue, we’re going to a modified gable, inspired by traditional salt box house design.
Click this link for the PDF of the designs…more elevations to come.