{"id":148328,"date":"2025-02-20T14:12:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crookshank.co.uk\/?p=148328"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:12:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:12:54","slug":"case-study-inadequate-roof-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crookshank.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/02\/20\/case-study-inadequate-roof-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Case study: Inadequate roof structure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In todays blog we are going to try something a little different. Therefore today we are talking about a case study that has an inadequate roof structure. We are going to talk about how it was identified, what the issues are and what the next steps are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The property in question is a 1950’s era house. It has some of the key features of a 1930’s house, such as a bay window, and the arch above the doorway. Therefore we consider it likely that the plans for the house were drawn pre-war in the 1930’s. After the war there was a rush to build houses. Supplies were is short supply and so corners were cut. From our initial inspection of the exterior signs of this cost cutting could be seen. The pointing top the walls was crumbling away, a classic sign of a poor quality mix with too much sand and not enough cement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When signs like this are noted on an inspection, alarm bells are already ringing. If the builder has cut corners here, where else are there issues? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the front and rear of the property it was clear to see that the ridge line was uneven. There was also a distinct dishing pattern to the tiles. When this is seen our next step is to take a look in the loft space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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