Roof sagging-Springfield, a western suburb of Brisbane. Inspection carried out by Peter Weddell owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service. This problem could not be seen from ground level and severity of the problem could not be determined from the roof interior. Problem: Here is an example of the top chord of a roof truss [...]
Roof truss danger-Bellbowrie, a western suburb of Brisbane. carried out by Peter Weddell, owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service Roof truss dangers This illustration shows the location of gang-nails used in securing junctions of the roof truss components. The following photos show separation of gang-nails plates in the roof of a house approximately [...]
Roof sagging-Mount Gravatt, a Southern suburb of Brisbane. Inspected by Peter Weddell owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service. Problem: Props supporting this under-purlin (horizontal timber member, between the props). They are too widely spaced the under-purlin is also undersize. Rectification: This can be rectified by fitting addition props for support, provided they are supported [...]
