Reinstatement of roof support

[Chameleonclaude]

Hey folks,

Im about to buy a victorian terrace house with a gable to gable roof. The previous owner decided to remove the perlins and struts and make a non BC approved loft room!

The Ashlar walls are supported by two 8x2 timer beams which have been calculated to be about a quarter of the strength required! As a result of the lack of support and the additional loads imposed, the ridge has sagged.

I will obviously consult with BC about how to remedy the situation, but I hoped to get the opinion of you great folk.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO


A, B & C don't current exist!

Would A & B work, or is C absolutely necessary. I ask because I saw a roof recently that was with A & B!

Thoughts much appreciated

 

[noseall]

If the ceiling joists run in the direction shown on your image AND the purlins have been removed, what the fudge is preventing the roof from (spread) collapsing?

 

[Chameleonclaude]

Well, I guess the ridge is resting in the gable walls and some, albeit not enough support is given by two ashlar walls resting on two a pair of 2x (8x2) beams bolted together.

Its not great and I eager to reinstate support the day I get the keys! Just hope the roof doesn't fall on my head whilst im up there.

See photo attached. you can see the sag!

 

[noseall]

Just hope the roof doesn't fall on my head whilst im up there.

Try not to sneeze.

 

[catlad]

Looks fine too me.

 

[^woody^]

Jeezus How much are properties going for in Smurfville?