Roof bracing missing on half of roof

[stu-l]

Hi all,

I'm currently upgrading the insulation in our loft and noticed 3 large random beams of wood up there.
Have just realised that they must have been removed from the bottom of the roof structure by a previous owner, perhaps when they were boarding or something.

The other side of the roof has them attached in a H shape as some kind of bracing I guess. Tried to attach a photo showing the one side.

Just wondering if these are important and should I be looking to put them back on the other half of the roof!?

Thanks for any advice! Stu

 

[Why Not Indeed]

Bracing on roofs made of pre-fabbed trusses is usually installed diagonally. It's also not usually that large in section. That piece with those white electrical boxes attached is usually the kind of thing.

 

[stu-l]

Thanks, I've had a look at some roof bracing diagrams and came to the same conclusion Might be this was temporary when they put the roof up or someone previously was planning a raised floor perhaps. At least I can take it out and save some weight!

 

[denso13]

Looks like a typical storage cistern support with some bits removed.

 

[stu-l]

Ah yep it did used to have a water tank in the loft (had to chop it up as had been left empty up there over the one side).
Thanks for confirming both, appreciated

 

[catlad]

Became redundant when new modern combi was fitted, nothing to worry about.