Hi all.
My summerhouse which was built a couple of years ago has recently developed a gap in one of the uprights. It must have happened within the past 2 months because I had artificial grass laid just 2 months ago and it was fine for at least a month since.
Gap is about 5mm wide.
Not sure what has caused this but am wondering what would be the best way to address it.
Current idea is to fill the gap with deep wood filler, let set and re-screw through to the adjoining support.
As an aside, I don't think it has anything to do with damp but just in case I am running a dehumidifier (desiccant) for a few days before I insert the wood filler and the length of the of the split feels dry to the touch.
I am posting here because I am hoping to find out whether there is any other approach I should consider. I was toying with the idea of taking the weight of the roof and trying to 'pinch' the two affected supporting sides together so that the gap is less to begin with but I don't want to disturb anything structurally if at all posible.
Also the roof itself is extremely heavy since it is covered with a heavy hexagonal shingle which would make this approach tricky.
Any thoughts or advice would really be appreciated before I dive in.
I've attached a pic from inside looking out. It's about a foot long from the base upwards.
Thanks
John
My summerhouse which was built a couple of years ago has recently developed a gap in one of the uprights. It must have happened within the past 2 months because I had artificial grass laid just 2 months ago and it was fine for at least a month since.
Gap is about 5mm wide.
Not sure what has caused this but am wondering what would be the best way to address it.
Current idea is to fill the gap with deep wood filler, let set and re-screw through to the adjoining support.
As an aside, I don't think it has anything to do with damp but just in case I am running a dehumidifier (desiccant) for a few days before I insert the wood filler and the length of the of the split feels dry to the touch.
I am posting here because I am hoping to find out whether there is any other approach I should consider. I was toying with the idea of taking the weight of the roof and trying to 'pinch' the two affected supporting sides together so that the gap is less to begin with but I don't want to disturb anything structurally if at all posible.
Also the roof itself is extremely heavy since it is covered with a heavy hexagonal shingle which would make this approach tricky.
Any thoughts or advice would really be appreciated before I dive in.
I've attached a pic from inside looking out. It's about a foot long from the base upwards.
Thanks
John