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Roof spread diagnosis, remedial actions and practical considerations

Peyman Ghasemi
Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 2 (3), 255-273 (2013)
https://doi.org/10.69554/KREX1096

Abstract

There are many different forms of defect that could be associated with traditional cut timber roofs. Among such defects, one of the most commonly encountered roof-related failures includes roof spread. The purpose of this paper is to assist not only with identification of the different causes of roof spread but also to offer tangible solutions in typical cases encountered with due consideration to cost, physical constraints and disruptions to the occupants and possibly adjoining premises.

Keywords: roof spread; analogy of roof restraints and forces acting upon pitched roofs including remedial actions

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Author's Biography

Peyman Ghasemi is the principal of P G Construction Consultants Ltd (PGCCL) and a Construction Consultant with over 28 years' experience in design, survey and construction management of a wide variety of projects (including residential, commercial and industrial projects). Peyman has worked for and represented a wide variety of clients, ranging from domestic owners to large national companies. His academic qualifications include a master of science in construction engineering and a diploma in construction management. Peyman has been dealing with neighbourly issues for over 16 years and has dealt with a range of complex projects involving party wall disputes, boundary disputes, licensing issues, etc. Peyman is also a certified commercial mediator as well as an expert determinator, dealing amongst others, with construction and property disputes.

Citation

Ghasemi, Peyman (2013, October 1). Roof spread diagnosis, remedial actions and practical considerations. In the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Volume 2, Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.69554/KREX1096.

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