Hi
We are buying a house and the surveyor recommends that we fit end straps at the gable ends of the trussed rafter roof. From searching online it looks like this is something surveyors often suggest, but it's not always necessary. However, in this case there are signs of some slight roof movement - the plaster is badly cracked between the walls and the ceiling on the top floor of the house, and externally it seems that gaps may have opened up between the roof and gable end parapet walls, allowing water to enter the wall cavity.
Is it possible to retro-fit end straps at gable ends? I understand these are usually hooked over the blocks and built into the gable wall when the house is built. It seems like it could be a difficult job to do this after the house has been built.
And would it be necessary to get building regs approval?
Grateful for any advice.
We are buying a house and the surveyor recommends that we fit end straps at the gable ends of the trussed rafter roof. From searching online it looks like this is something surveyors often suggest, but it's not always necessary. However, in this case there are signs of some slight roof movement - the plaster is badly cracked between the walls and the ceiling on the top floor of the house, and externally it seems that gaps may have opened up between the roof and gable end parapet walls, allowing water to enter the wall cavity.
Is it possible to retro-fit end straps at gable ends? I understand these are usually hooked over the blocks and built into the gable wall when the house is built. It seems like it could be a difficult job to do this after the house has been built.
And would it be necessary to get building regs approval?
Grateful for any advice.