roof structural repair

yujingsz1990 · Feb 20, 2024 7:49 pm

Could you suggest any construction companies in the greater Melbourne area that specialize in structural repairs, particularly for roof structures?

building-expert · Feb 21, 2024 10:10 am

What kind of repair is it?

yujingsz1990 · Feb 21, 2024 7:24 pm

building-expert

What kind of repair is it?

Roof structure repair, like replace the hip rafter and the beam.

building-expert · Feb 21, 2024 10:05 pm

For timber frame repair you are best to get a good framing carpenter

yujingsz1990 · Feb 21, 2024 10:23 pm

building-expert

For timber frame repair you are best to get a good framing carpenter

Yes. I'm considering hiring a builder. They can handle everything for me, like the engineer design, building permit, etc...

building-expert · Feb 22, 2024 8:08 am

You have not specified the nature of timber frame repair. If you are merely repairing existing frame then you may be exempt from building permit. Why would you need engineering unless you are changing the structure?

yujingsz1990 · Feb 22, 2024 8:13 am

because there are some cracks in the hip rafter and roof beams, so I think better to replace them. it is quite a large project, that's why I think building permit is required。

building-expert

You have not specified the nature of timber frame repair. If you are merely repairing existing frame then you may be exempt from building permit. Why would you need engineering unless you are changing the structure?

building-expert · Feb 22, 2024 9:08 am

If you are in Victoria here are exemptions from building permit under Building Regulations

Repair, renewal or maintenance of a part of an existing building, if the building work— (a) will not adversely affect the structural soundness of the building, and does not include— (i) an increase or decrease in the floor area or height of the building; (ii) underpinning or replacement of footings; or	All Parts
(iii) the removal or alteration of any element of the building that is contributing to the support of any other element of the building; and
(b) is done using materials commonly used for the same purpose as the material being replaced; and (c) will not adversely affect the safety of the public or occupiers of the building; and

yujingsz1990 · Feb 22, 2024 9:27 pm

building-expert

If you are in Victoria here are exemptions from building permit under Building Regulations

Repair, renewal or maintenance of a part of an existing building, if the building work— (a) will not adversely affect the structural soundness of the building, and does not include— (i) an increase or decrease in the floor area or height of the building; (ii) underpinning or replacement of footings; or	All Parts
(iii) the removal or alteration of any element of the building that is contributing to the support of any other element of the building; and
(b) is done using materials commonly used for the same purpose as the material being replaced; and (c) will not adversely affect the safety of the public or occupiers of the building; and

Thanks for the information.