Question about attic trusses

Tim_from_Trim

I have a question about roof/attic trusses. This is my mother's house and I'm trying to help her with it. I'm more use to American houses as I live in the states. Any houses I've seen here had a way more trusses and cross members, etc. Basically I'm asking does the trusses in this house look normal? Thanks for any advice!

Tim

Mellor

There are not trusses in that photo. It's a cut timber roof. Looks a bit ke a kingposr roof. But appears to be coming from collars every 3rd rafter, rather than joist below (in insulation layer)

Tim_from_Trim

Hi Mellor,

Thank you for the reply. I suppose what Im trying to ask is - compared to attics and roofs ive seen here - this roof seems light on supports, trusses, diagonal members - I dont know what they are called. - Would it be worth installing diagonal members to reinforce this roof. - Just to be clear - the house has been there for years.

Tim

10-10-20

The ridge-line isn't sagging that I can see, there isn't likely to be a significant snow-load given the rake of the roof and it's functioning well. I'd not be touching it.

As it's in Donegal then the roof structure is likely engineered for it's exposure and if sufficient unless it becomes defective.

Tim_from_Trim

Thanks again Mellor & 10-10-20,

Youve given me great advice in the past - so I defo appreciate your time and help!. I dont think they get a whole lot of snow up there anyhow.

Tim