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Iconium Builders is a true Architect owned, Architect-Lead Design-Build Firm serving the Houston Metropolitan Area. Bathroom & Kitchen Remodels, Whole Home Remodels, and New Construction, we're here to help you with Expert Advise and Services. Find out why we are Houston's Turn-Key Design-Build solution! We have a diverse portfolio throughout the years, from commercial to residential Design-Build
04/03/2024
Recently completed Kitchen Expansion Remodel in Ashford West
This is the 2nd house in the Ashford West Subdivision in Houston, TX, which was built in 1970. While we were reinsulating the attic, we discovered at least 5 split rafters and a 2x6 Collar Beam secured with a single nail.
It appears the combination of several factors may have contributed to these failures.
Low Pitch (4:12) Roof;
Poorly framed from the begining;
Low grade lumber (multiple large knots);.. and Re-Roofing:The house was re-roofed over 10 years ago with 35 year heavy asphalt shingles over a plywood deck. The extra weight of the plywood & shingles, plus the additional live load of roofers walking on top while installing the new roof, added too much load causing the rafters to split.
Noteworthy was that 4 of the 5 rafters that split were directly connected or adjacent to the "suspended" collar beam secured with that single nail. Essentially, that collar beam was adding additional bearing weight to the roof rafters, with no support post.
05/11/2023
Need a new garden fence? Custom cedar picket garden fence attached with stainless steel screws. Rails attached with Kreg exterior screws hidden in pocket holes. No nails!
We'll seal the fence tomorrow to match the finish of the solid 8x8 cedar columns we built out front.
Iconium Builders
Architect-Led Design-Build
713-398-8883
Yes, we can do regular picket fences too. 👍
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8403 Westglen Drive , Suite A2043
Houston, TX
77063
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