I am contemplating the purchase of a home and need some advice on roof repairs. It is a small home measuring 24'x40' that was built in 1953. A new composite roof was installed in the past 6 months(old shingles were removed).
The roof sags in one area due to the purlin being braced to joists. I assume the resulting sway in the 2x6 rafters is there to stay. There is not a load bearing wall to properly brace to in this area.
Should I:
- Install a strongback to re-brace the purlin. If I go this route should I attempt to remove the sway?
- Just live with it as is, 60 years old whats done is done
- Some other idea from someone who has more experience than me
The roof sags in one area due to the purlin being braced to joists. I assume the resulting sway in the 2x6 rafters is there to stay. There is not a load bearing wall to properly brace to in this area.
Should I:
- Install a strongback to re-brace the purlin. If I go this route should I attempt to remove the sway?
- Just live with it as is, 60 years old whats done is done
- Some other idea from someone who has more experience than me