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LordDC
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Long time reader, first time poster.
I am in the midst of purchasing my first home. Having just received the result of my homebuyers survey. One of the immediate recommendations/concerns was listed as:
"Roof including roof space - the timber roof trusses require additional bracing and strengthening to prevent movement of the structure"
This is the only structural concern listed on the survey. The house was built in 1971. Should I be concerned? Could this be identified due to building regs changes since the house was built 50 years ago and no real concern? Or is this one of those things that most surveyors register on the survey to cover themselves?
I will be calling the surveyor tomorrow to get more detail.
Any advice welcomed. Thank you.
I am in the midst of purchasing my first home. Having just received the result of my homebuyers survey. One of the immediate recommendations/concerns was listed as:
"Roof including roof space - the timber roof trusses require additional bracing and strengthening to prevent movement of the structure"
This is the only structural concern listed on the survey. The house was built in 1971. Should I be concerned? Could this be identified due to building regs changes since the house was built 50 years ago and no real concern? Or is this one of those things that most surveyors register on the survey to cover themselves?
I will be calling the surveyor tomorrow to get more detail.
Any advice welcomed. Thank you.
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The trusses haven't moved significantly in 50 years, so they'll probably be fine, but bracing them is a straightforward job which you can DIY if you're reasonably handy.0
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