Nestegg Properties New Opportunities October 2013 | Page 2
TRADITIONAL ROOF SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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Rafter timber dimensions (mm x mm)
Joist timber dimensions (mm x mm)
Purlin timber dimensions (mm x mm) A & B
A=
Is the roof space habitable (loft conversion)?
Are purlins spliced or cut other than over the
supports? IF YES PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPH
Are the rafters bird mouthed over the purlin or
spliced over the support?
Are the purlin supports brick or timber strut?
YES
NO
Is there any insulation between the rafters?
YES
NO
YES
NO
Is there any obvious roof sag?
YES
NO
YES
NO
Is there any obvious twist or sag in any member
of the truss?
YES
NO
BRICK
TIMBER
Is there any obvious roof spread?
YES
NO
Is there any sarking felt between the battens
and rafters?
YES
NO
Is there any sign of woodworm?
YES
NO
Grade of timber, generally C16 but could be Oak
for older houses
Is there any timber rot?
B=
YES
NO