Hi,
One of the purlins in my roof is rooted and has caused the roof to sag, both at the level of the purlin and around the ridge in the area of the crack.
What is the best approch to replacing this? I have heard of an epoxy solution, or perhaps some form of steel plate to fix another length of timber onto the purlin to replace the weakened part? Would all this need to be done with the rafters etc stripped?
Also, what are my options for taking the sag out of the ridge, is this possible without a rebuild of the roof?
Thanks
Mike
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One of the purlins in my roof is rooted and has caused the roof to sag, both at the level of the purlin and around the ridge in the area of the crack.
What is the best approch to replacing this? I have heard of an epoxy solution, or perhaps some form of steel plate to fix another length of timber onto the purlin to replace the weakened part? Would all this need to be done with the rafters etc stripped?
Also, what are my options for taking the sag out of the ridge, is this possible without a rebuild of the roof?
Thanks
Mike