Looking for opinions

I take it there is no building control can't believe no steel from block work, what is under the stud wall ? Are they going to ply stud wall as well.what is the boxing on roof in the first picture.

 

I'm assuming the 6" by 2"'s that carry the flat roof were already in situ ?? Looks quite a poor method for the new roof support. Should be a steel there. On the outside of the roof the plastic sheeting (under the laths) shouldn't flap about over the lath to the left of the boxing in bit (I too wonder what that's for) Is it purely the single bolts holding the rafters to the ceiling joists? I'd have thought they should also be screwed or at least have another bolt (or more) in.

I'd recommend getting Dominic Littlewood, to chase these builders up the road, whilst Melinda can blag them a new kitchen/bedroom/ bathroom and some paint from local firms.

 

Not the best looking job, but if your only subbing on it, why are you bothered what they're doing.

 

oh yes, not many people could say no to her when she comes around for a bounce JJ

 

There's some nice camera work on occasion when MM is climbing a ladder and you get a slow, lingering shot of her climbing the rungs

Certainly a couple of good points from the front but not too shabby from behind either

 

Can you sign the part that says the roof is strong enough for the extra weight though? Reckon I'd seek the advice of a structural engineer for that bit. To my mind, it looks rather a flimsy way of supporting the rafters. I'd certainly be asking the head buller for something in writing (or suggest you'll ask BC yourself, if this has been passed by them)

 

I would phone building control myself (do you know the local inspectors) ask them if its been passed. That box is into the valley too whole job looks like right diy job. Definitely not strong enough with the weight of slates and panels

 

Getting BC out or asking if it's been passed is just covering your own back. Phone them , but don't tell the chief bullsh***er, you've done this. Only way it seems your going to find out. Or tell the owner of the property , you can't possibly sign off your certs without knowing the roof has been passed by BC (it now becomes the property owners problem) Are you working for a company or self employed?

 

Personally, I think the rafters are a definite candidate for splitting out at the ends under the weight of the roof.

Aren't rafters ALWAYS supposed to 'sit' on something built up from the ground ?

Mr. HandyAndy - Really

 

Get your firm to contact BC. Your line manager could pay a site visit and tell the chief BS, he's not happy with the construction of the roof. You might sign everything off, but if anything goes wrong, it'll also reflect badly on the company you work for.

 

Based on the fact you have to sign off the structure, I now understand why your bothered, as said above get BC to confirm it's suitable for it's required use, this I very much doubt will happen, the way it is at the mo.

 

With the weight of slates and panels, & maybe a good dollop of snow in the winter on the roof, I wouldn't be happy with that roof construction.

 

My observations.
The whole weight of the roof is relying on a few bolts. ??
The joists holding up the flat roof seem to be sitting on a stud wall. ??
Boxing in with chipboard, on a roof. ??
There seems to be far to many bits of timber holding up other bits of timber. ??
Dont think I would be climbing up that roof, let alone adding more weight.

 

There is nothing wrong with studs holding it all up as long as there is a suitable footing under the stud.
The top double plate should not be there and the rafters would have then run to the lower double plate ontop of the flat roof joists and the ceiling joists would then bolt to the side of the rafters, eliminating the box outside
There is no point load running down - where the existing flat roof joists run there should be a stud directly under each joist then the pitch roof should have been set out so each rafter lands directly over each flat roof joist.
If you are subbing to a builder and he is happy with the construction it is his responsibility not yours, you should suggest doing it the way I have said but don't worry yourself if he leaves it as it as long as you get paid for doing what he has asked you to do

 

No way is that safe. Tell him he has 1 week to do it right or you're off the site. Look after your own interests.

 

I think I would be going off to have a chat to the people in building control. Any work of that type should be under their jurisdiction so they should be visiting anyway. In my area they do occasionally cruise around and make unannounced inspections on work that is happening for which no application had been made. If they were given a nod they might just turn up and do a random inspection. I'm sure that they will be keen to protect a 'whistle blower'.