how much does it cost to repair shakes to a roof purlin

Cris1970

I am in process of buying a house. Survey has highlighted splitting to roof purlins.
I have seen you can either metal plates or use epoxy resin.
How much does this cost to have done to a roof. Both purlins have splits.
:eek:

PS whats the benefits of epoxy against using metal plates?

Owain_Moneysaver

'Poxy probably looks nicer. Drawback is it relies on the strength of the rest of the wood which may have hidden defects.

How much it costs depends on the extent of the work required and how much of the existing roof structure has to be removed to gain access. Easiest way will be to get a builder to have a look. Very rough guess £2k-£5k.

It might be worth instructing a Chartered Structural Engineer (not a surveyor) to survey the roof and produce a specification of what needs to be done. Probably a few £hundred for that. Then you can go to builders and get quotes. You'll probably need the Engineer's specification anyway to get a Building Regulations certificate for the work.

olias

????????????? £2-£5k????????

http://www.joist-repair.co.uk/joist%20repair%20shop.htm

I would have thought you just need something similar to the plates in the above link. If the surveyor can see the splits, I'm guessing they are easily accessible and can be done from within the loft without removing any of the roof structure.

I would say, unless they are gigantic purlins with huge dangerously weak shakes affecting most of their length, then you should be looking at no more than a few hundred quid.

Olias