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Thanks for the reply, Frank. House is 1880s terrace, but was converted to a shop a long time ago hence the bresummer (I did another post about this which resulted in me getting the structural engineer in!). Can't tell if it's live woodworm or not - there are a few exit holes and the edge is a...

Hi all, I have a timber bresummer beam supporting the front elevation of my house, which has sagged in the past causing some structural movement (upstairs windows lean inwards) - there is some evidence of woodworm in the beam but it's 'not too bad' apparently. Had a structural engineer round...

Hi - did you ever buy the house with the failing beam (windows leaning inwards)? I've got a similar issue so be interested to hear if you had it fixed. Cheers Luke

Just hacked some of the porch away and managed to get a look at the beam(s).... Original is rotten, with plenty of woodworm exit holes. Looks like another timber beam has been put underneath, which looks in good condition apart from some horizontal cracks. Bit nervous the original beam is still...

Makes sense re. wall plate. There are a few cracks in render (and windowsills) but nothing huge.

I could see some wood (looked more like a joist than a beam mind) going perpendicular to the joists (i.e. parallel with the front wall), but it didn't go all the way across. Was thinking the surveyor could look from below by taking some of the stud out.

Thanks for the reply, Frank Took a floorboard up but can't see to the beam, there's a lath and plaster ceiling. There's a stud archway in the front room below so I could have a look inside that. Reckon it's worth getting a surveyor to take a look at the beam to check the condition? Cheers

Hi guys, Hoping someone may be able to offer some advice. Live in a 1880s terrace, which used to be a butchers back in the day (like 30 or so years ago). Front wall is mainly stud with shop front style windows, so I assume some sort of beam was put in a while back. However, windows on first...