Our roof is splaying, the structural engineer says someone has foolishly removed the cross-ties that hold it together. Here's new ones going in that should prevent further cracking.
The old leaky, rusted-through window still in place, in front of it the beginning of a frame for a replacement. Strangely this photo makes the frame look rather squint, it looks fine in real life!
More new window frames awaiting their Velux's, which are still in their boxes.
Cross-ties should NEVER be removed. Cross-ties or collar-ties have either sharp or low-angled roof gables that are prone to sagging under their own weight and are an essential part of joists, especially in attic roofs. These are constructed to protect and assist rafters to resist wind or snow loading on your roof.
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