Experienced framer question

[Roof gunner]

Looking to talk to an experienced framer about my cathedral gambrel dormer

 

[TZCHRIS]

Where are you located? I could set you up with my dad, he framed houses all his life, hes 80 now but will talk your ear off. Hes in Attleboro.

 

[Roof gunner]

I’m in Plymouth. I’m about to build my garage. It’s an attached gambrel style to match the house. I want to put a cathedral gambrel dormer in the center. I know I can do it. I’ve talked to a couple of younger framers about it and they both reply what a pain in the ass it would be. Am I missing something here or is it nobody wants to apply themselves anymore ?

 

[greencobra]

Am I missing something here or is it nobody wants to apply themselves anymore ?

for free....no!

 

[Roof gunner]

No not for free. I have already drawn it out

 

[TZCHRIS]

So you need advice on the framing or a contractor to frame it?

 

[Roof gunner]

Ya I’d like to run it by somebody else.

 

[Spartan65]

Ya I’d like to run it by somebody else.

Local architect/structural engineer. Have you reached out the building commissioner? They are normally pretty good about letting know what they will accept.

 

[snax]

nobody wants to apply themselves anymore

That.
They want a quick and easy job. Bang it out, on to the next one. Extra measuring and angles? F that. Takes too long.

 

[Roof gunner]

Local architect/structural engineer. Have you reached out the building commissioner? They are normally pretty good about letting know what they will accept.

I have

 

[bigben111435]

I am unclear on exactly what you are looking for
If you are building it, and filing a permit, then the only person whose opinion matters is the building commissioner/ inspector.
If you need structural advice or something like a stamp you most likely need need an architect
If you want someone to build the dormer off of a plan you need a framer/carpenter.

 

[Roof gunner]

I’m just looking to sit and talk shop with a local framer for a few minutes and bounce things around. I’m aware of engineers and inspectors and everything else that goes along with acceptable building practices

 

[Happy feet]

Do you think that visually it might look a bit different (odd)