wrote:
Hi,

I'm going to replace my flat roof with a pitched roof & I'm guessing
that like most, want to keep the cost down yet quality high.

I've been searching the web for details but there doesn't appear to be
much information available. My initial plan is to rip off the existing
tar & gravel, leave the plywood & then work with a framing contractor
to place attic trusses. Then get a roofing contractor for final work
(underlayerment, flashing, shingles, gutters, etc).

Has anyone done something similar? My concern is the added weight on
the existing foundation & structure...

Any thoughts & experiences you can share would be very helpful. Also,
I've read several discussions about resurfacing a flat roof with
rubber/foam/etc. and I'm not pursuing this route for a number of
reasons...so I'd like to just discuss the peaked roof please.

Thanks!

Your local building inspector can probably tell you if what you are
thinking of is feasible.
You would need a building permit I assume.

I would skip the framing contractor and just call a couple of roofers
for quotes.

If you are going with standard trusses its about a days work to place
the trusses and apply sheathing.