The damage was indicative of roof spread but was not quite serious enough to manifest any obvious visual problems to the front elevation of the property.
Roof spread remedy.
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Roof spread occurs when there is a failure to adequately support the main rafters of the roof so as to prevent them spreading further open in a scissor type action.
Roof spread is often caused by cut roof frames made from timber that was taken to the building site sawed.
Our 1929 house has had cracks that open close not ones which are bad and no it wasnt picked up on the survey 6 years ago our architect says its not subsidence but roof spread.
Thanks guys for the discussion.
Since the rafters are fixed to timber wall plates sitting on the head of the masonry wall then roof spread pushed out those wall plates in the process pushing out the masonry below.
The roof space to this particular property was not fully accessible or safe to access so i had to inspect as best as i could from the loft hatch and after a couple of minutes i looked directly.
Sticking with a timber based roof frame requires a redesign.
With roof spread the ceiling joists normally act as collars restraining the rafters from pushing the walls outwards so new collars may need to be installed or tie rods inserted through the upper walls.
Collar ties and tie beams.
I ve checked this panel with the lateral ud line load from the roof rafters applied to it spread it over an acceptable width and it works structurally in accordance with normal wall panel design.
Was wondering if anyone had any experience to share.
Attach strips of zinc 37 the home depot or zinc coated metal flashing strips just below a roof s peak or ridge caps.
Roof spread detail the rafters are fixed to the wall plate using a bird s mouth joint.
Cures for roof spread style switch.
This method of securing the bottom of the rafter means they are unable to slip out of position.
When it rains water flows over the metal strips leaching out moss retardant zinc particles which attach to roof shingles and or tiles to stop new moss from forming.
Many roofs of historic buildings have spread at some stage and can often be left alone and monitored with no remedial work required unless progressive movement is observed.
Rotten timbers can be cut out and new timbers spliced alongside or bolted with metal plates.
Of all structural problems that can affect a house roof spread is one of the most visible particularly with traditional style buildings.
Roof spread is often the fault of the carpenter.
