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ok, thanks. room was done about 10 months ago and we have had all sorts of weather including the recent heavy snow. also had 2 guys on the roof re-pointing ridge so should be ok. appreciate the replies mate. the internets great but you can get so much information it can scare you witless.nothing...

no, but will try and take a couple of the new supports if it helps although they are pretty well concealed now with new plasterboard walls, insulation etc.would there be warning signs if they were compromised i.e. cracks in rafters around holes etc. there is none of this or would it be something...

not sure what u mean. the truss rafters have been cut further down and replaced with purlin/struts. at the apex they are still joined with steel joining plate plate .the holes he drilled are a few inches away from this .and new collars attached just below.

the holes he drilled are approx 1/2inch in the truss rafter just above the new collar which is nailed on to it. one hole in each rafter the length of the room to run his cables. his choices were limited since there isnt a space at the apex between the truss rafters and the new collars so he had...

hi guys. last year i had loft converted to storage room/study. this involved removing some of the truss rafters and replacing with purlin/struts and new collars at the apex.recently noticed whilst taking down a downlight that the electrician has drilled a small hole in each of truss rafters...