On Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:30:38 -0500, Illinois Bob
wrote:

I have a problem with the porch roof and supporting pillars...

http://i27.tinypic.com/2exu9ma.jpg

they lean slightly to the right...

To outside observers-- but to the occupants they lean left.g

politically... it's no problem...

but esthetically... I need a fix...


any ideas?

My guess is that the roofer leaned a ladder on the left side when all
the sheathing was off. I think you'll do nothing good by trying to
rack it back by brute force.

Do you have pictures of the roofing job- or before?

But I might throw a rope around the roof and tree and see how much it
takes to wiggle the thing-- and if it goes back to its current
position when pressure is released. [I'm talking fractions of an
inch]

If I'm right- then leave it alone until you replace the roof- and
re-do the sheathing.

And if it really bothers you- just re-box the posts with plumb boxes.
I don't think there is enough problem there to create a dangerous
situation. [*if* I'm right- that it is just racked to the right but
the lumber is in good condition]

Jim