Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 01, 2018 4:53 pm Hi all, Thank you for reading my post and if you have similar experience, then please share it with me. After my builder notified me that the frame stage, my inspector inspected the house and spotted that there is split timber post on my Alfresco. I asked my builder to replace the timber post, but they replied that the split does not effect the structural integrity of the post and therefore has not been defected by DJM Building Surveyors. I wonder if this is safe to leave the timber post as it is or should I seek an advice on this? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Kind regards, Peter Re: Split Timber post on alfresco 2Aug 01, 2018 5:15 pm When you put photos up please include front, back and side elevations Cheers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Split Timber post on alfresco 4Aug 02, 2018 11:20 pm Why TF they used bolts that long who knows, morons. Anyway the post should be fine. If they haven’t already put a couple of 4inch nails in to stop it splitting further then get them to or just do it yourself (and get the clown who chose those bolts to grind them off back to the nut if they haven’t already or don’t plan to). Re: Split Timber post on alfresco 5Aug 03, 2018 6:02 am Cloudcoach Check with your Council building Surveyor, the builder will require an Engineer to certify the structural adequacy of the post. BTW, it will be cheaper for him just to replace it. Thanks for the photo usually they will just fill it in/cover it up and you are non the wiser. Remember defects & non compliance diminishes potential insurance claims hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Move your linen into laundry and access laundry from your present linen space 1 8016 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15924 Hello! I've alfresco pitch of 3 degrees sitting just below the highlight window. Need advice on below: 1. Will the 3 degree pitch be ok to drain the rain water? The roof… 0 4203 |