Movement of Roof Base Plate

[tzartisan]

Hi all

Sorry if I have the terminology wrong.

Have a 60s bungalow with heavy concrete tile roof and was in the eaves yesterday when I noticed some movement of the layer of bricks the roof base plate goes on to. Bit concerned about it.

Would strapping the plate to the joists be a solution? What's the best way to deal with this.

Hope the picture makes it clear.

Thanks

 

[^woody^]

Where is the movement?

 

[tomfe]

That slight gap between the wall plate and mortar is normal and would have happened when the roof was constructed.

 

[Nige F]

I can only see typical 60's brickwork, but no movement .

 

[tzartisan]

Thanks all

Can't remember ever seeing the gap before but for those asking it is under the top layer of bricks.