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Old 03-25-2015, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
Wow, I am amazed that an existing birdcage would support all of the weight associated with a wood and shingle roof. I would suggest you have a architect review your proposal before you proceed. I have read articles were owners have replaced the screen roof with canvas or a "water shed" screen, but in these cases you would not be adding significantly to the load of the structure. I think you would be adding significantly to the wind loading with the canvas roof. Please do some additional investigation before you proceed.
I so agree with villagetinker, he is one of our smartest posters.

If you want to add a screened room, or add too your screened room, that is done and can be approved by changing and adding to the roofline of your home.
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