My customer Misty had a nice playhouse in her backyard, but the kids had outgrown it and it had some water damage on the deck/roof. So I provided an estimate with a cost comparison between dismantling and disposing (to build a new shed) versus using the existing structure, which had a solid foundation, to expand it into a use-able shed.
She decided to go with the second option, so I added a new post for the swingset (which was attached to the playhouse), and then dismantled the top railing etc. I found water damage in some areas of the roof.
But, for the most part it was stable, so I replaced some joists, jacked them up, moved the front walls out to the edge of the deck, and added about 2 feet to the wall height. I had to repair a few soft spots on the walls as well.
Then I added a metal roof, some exterior doors and replaced/added to the siding.
I was fortunate with the September weather to be able to time it where I could get the roof on before the rains started…
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