Roof timber plank split

Newby2 · 1 Sep 2019

hi
While I was in the loft I found one of the roof planks splitting at the end, a small branch splitting out. I suspect it has been like that for a long time. The house was built in early 90s and I have lived here for 13 years. Is it normal? As the end of plank does not support weight directly, I guess it’s ok? Any advice appreciated! A photo attached.

Newby2 · 1 Sep 2019

By the way, the plank is very long across the roof, the small branch splitting happens at one end, as shown in photo

conny · 1 Sep 2019

How about smearing some glue into the split and driving in a few screws in to clamp it back together?

foxhole · 1 Sep 2019

Looks like It’s a timber acting as a tie so split Is of little consequence .

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