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Hi Tony. Could you look at my query please. Thank you https://www.diynot.com/diy/conversations/rsj.36434/

Thank you. I am thinking of getting a structural engineer to inspect and report on the roof pillar defect and crack at one of the gable end due to missing lintel on a door and window. I will be asking him to check the roof timber and give a solution.

Thanks Woody. You reckon if I put in ties between the purlins(that is fixed to purlin on left and fixed to purlin on right) it will prevent the roof from deflecting more? And if i were to put in some strut from purlin to the supporting wall underneath on timber bearers will that help? I am...

I was surprised when i saw the timber sizes when I went into the loft. They look quite small in comparison to other roof I have seen in 1930's semi. The lack of any span tie was something that crossed my mind. The ridge is just a ridge board so the weight of the roof will normally try to push...

Hi Tony. Could you please look at the conversation I started yeaterday. Ineed some advice please. Thank you

Hi Woody, I am after some advice please regarding a leaning brick pier supporting a purlin and an issue with lintel. I started a conversation with u. Your advice will be much appreciated

Thank you everyone for your input. It is reasurring. Noseall, could you please comment on the lintel issue on the gable end i mentioned above please.

Hi noseall, I am after some advise please. Could you please look at the issue I posted in the link. Your input will be highly appreciated. Thank you Read more: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/advice-on-roof-issue.574723/#ixzz70znCUQVv

Thank you. That was helpful. We intend to remove the ceiling and replasterboard and as it is a bungalow, we should be able to acro-propped the purlin. Was concerned whether this will be a major job where part of the roof will have to be removed.

We are in the process of buying a 1950's detach bungalow. There is an issue which I have noticed in the loft. There are 4 brick built hangers supporting the purlin. One of them is cracked. See first picture. I would like to get some info about how easy it is to fix and whether this is a major...