Our inspector's recommendation would be to have a professional framer come and reframe the attic/roof in about 10 years, at the same time a new roof will be required.In regards to the basement, there was major powder post beetle and termite damage in the supporting beams of the home.

As for the cast iron piping, is in a concrete slab foundation or pier and beam? 

The job requires cutting through the existing roof, adding LVL ridge beams, and framing the dormer and remaining attic space. 

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The thing that I am concerned about is that my friend said that I would have to jack the center beam of the house up, put in new footers and 5 new FHA posts to support the house because of the settling. 

Top story of the house is sitting on steel i-beams and 4 stacks of railroad ties.

We’re looking at a deal, the listed disclosure says there’s structural issues and after speaking to the neighbor they said that the “main support beam” was cut during a previous renovation.  

I had the home inspection done this passing Friday, and the inspector noted a cracked roof ridge beam in the attic. 

I am not so much concerned with the process as what the state codes are (i.e. length of support beam without vertical support, materials to use, etc).Either way I would also like to have someone come in and take a look. 

I am not so much concerned with the process as what the state codes are (i.e. length of support beam without vertical support, materials to use, etc).Either way I would also like to have someone come in and take a look.