Originally Posted By: Matthew Metzger This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I have no idea what this is doing under the roof, the opposing side doesn’t have it. But, it is obviosly faulty, I wished I had a pic taken farther back this beam is only about 6 ft long, the way it is intertwined with the truss sure looks wrong to me, besides the fact it’s cracked and split. Probably a structural engineer required here?
Originally Posted By: ccoombs This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Too many questions and not enough pictures to get a feel for the situation. The engineer can check this out when they check out the steel beam bearing.
Originally Posted By: jonofrey This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The rafter appears notched to fit into the beam. That beam must be there for a reason but it’s hard to tell from the picture. Anyway, the end of the beam does not appear to be supported. Beams should be supported at both ends. This roof structure appears to be a combination truss and stick built.
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
It would be nice to have a view from further away, but it looks like someone used a board they found laying around for a lateral brace. Most of the time they are just a 2"x4".
Originally Posted By: jruppert This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Do you see any problems in the vicinity - like a rolling/off level roof, or a dip in the attic floor - cracks in the walls. Doors that don’t close? Forgetting about code, what is happening with the building? I suggest trying to see if the issue is causing any problems when you stand back and look at the bigger picture.
Originally Posted By: Matthew Metzger This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thanks for the suggestions Mr. Ruppert! I will be going back to thier house today, I will try and get up there to take some more pictures of this beam. I will post them sometime towards the end of next week.
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I agree J.O. but I don’t see any type of hanger or support at the end of the beam indicating a structural member. I must admit though as usual, I am not very good just looking at pictures. I need the three dimensional look for my pitiful mind to work properly.
The whole thing just looks like a cluster f#&k situation to me.
Originally Posted By: jonofrey This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
That looks like a 2 x 10 used as a purlin beam that has cracked under stress because it’s not supported at the end (note the rafter splice above the purlin beam crack). I suspect it is nailed in near the gusset plate of the truss near the cracked end at the top.
The purlin beam and purlin beam bracing is improper. Can't tell if the purlin beam bracing etends down to interior load bearing walls but it's improper nevertheless. The 1 x's bracing the rafters is improper.
The bracing of the roof structure is improper and needs correction. REfer it out to an experienced framing carpenter to determine best method for repair.
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
jonofrey wrote:
The bracing of the roof structure is improper and needs correction. REfer it out to an experienced framing carpenter to determine best method for repair.
Preferrably one that did not do the current repairs.
Originally Posted By: jcampbell This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Trusses are generally pre engineered to support the roofing alone, not an additional beam. This configuration will more than likely void any warranty the truss had and may damage the truss. A qualified professional is definately required to evaluate this configuration…
