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SAGGING RAFTER / RIDGE / BEAM
/ JOIST OR FRAMING MEMBERS: Often this will happen after a new roof has been installed which is heavier than the rafters were intended for or a new roof may have been installed over an old roof adding excessive weight to the rafters. Another reason the inspector will check this item is when it is noted that certain framing members are not properly sized, spaced, or spanned, as per building standards, or are not safely installed with sufficient fasteners, etc. Some framing member sags are actually framing member warpage and not caused by overloading. This problem must be carefully studied to be sure this, in fact, is the situation. Sometimes under the building it is noted that the supporting posts or piers are not properly spaced or are missing allowing sag of floor girders and joists. Mild sagging is usually ignored by the property owner. More serious situations may cause walls to push out of plumb, etc. Sags in flat roofs may cause water to pool thereby damaging the roofing material prematurely. Adding supports, such as "purlins," to attic framing members is usually quite easy. It is important that supports be installed atop bearing walls only, or the sag may transfer down through the wall and cause the floor to sag. A bearing wall is one that is sitting atop a foundation, a row of piers or a grade beam. Floor joist and other floor framing members are also quite easy to brace. The purlin must be "kicked off" to bearing walls up but often require jacking the member up which can cause cracks to siding and interior walls. ,br>Often this type repair is done just before repainting. Floor sag repairs usually require placement of extra piers underneath the joists or beams. Piers are available which are adjustable and these sometimes eliminate the need for jacks. Second story floor sags are often more difficult to remedy since it may require placement of a beam and/or post in living quarters below. Repair techniques are so varied that it may be necessary to contact the inspector for additional information if you intend to do it yourself, or with the assistance of a knowledgeable helper, otherwise we recommend you call on the services of a General Building Contractor.
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