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godd that things are getting done my friend @HenryX , stay safe

looks like a wet autumn here too @wibblewobble

where i am it is 26 degrees today

@Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @wibblewobble @Bunniekins @Smc

Hi Shaz and everyone else,

We have been very fortunate here since the cyclone - now just over a week ago. There has been no rain since then. As I said above, the SES crews are just now getting to those places that have had minimal damage; mine among those.

The weather here is a beautiful autumn day, about 27 deg. Sunny, and clear skies.

Cheers

HenryX

Hi All.

Got the woodstove going for the first time this year. We're predicted to get a top of 14... and a low of 2 tonight. And being down the bottom of a valley, we often get a touch colder than the forecast. Have set off the smoke alarm three times so far due to too much faddling with the fire on my part. 😛 (It's OK once it's settled in and burning cleanly.)

Spent yesterday finishing up a few garden frost-readiness tasks. Got a few more things to do before dark. Mostly tossing shadecloth over a few things that I haven't gotten to moving under polycarb.

Hi @HenryX, good to hear your roof is basically secure. Sistering because the frame is damaged, or to make in stronger in anticipation of such weather occuring again, or a bit of both?

We're predicted to get a top of 14... and a low of 2 tonight.----- wow @Smc , it never ever gets that low here ever

@Smc

Hi @Smc, Yes, a bit of both. The original Jarrah timber is still quite strong, though it has hardened over the years. Consequently, too many nails and screws in specific locations are likely to weaken the timbers around those fixing points. New sister timbers mean that I will not be replacing the roof, but merely strengthening it. Long coach screws, to clinch the sisters to the older Jarrah, in locations between where nails & screws have previously been placed in the Jarrah for securing the roofing iron. Then new iron attached to the treated pine sisters, which will also be easier to screw into with longer screws than would be required in the Jarrah. The latter should maintain the overall strength of the roof frame, while not adding too much additional weight.

Any other suggestions welcomed?

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Cheers, HenryX

@HenryX, We're planning on doubling up the framing on our house (whenever we get the time, mental space and $$ together at the same time?), in anticipation of the possibility that the weather won't be as user friendly down the track. Mostly so we can put in extra insulation, but also so that the structure will be stronger.

So I recently looked into it, and found out that it's better to have spacers between the two sets of timbers, so that the load on them is distributed more evenly and so that you don't have to worry about differences in shrinkage and flex between the two sets of timbers. With well aged jarrah, the latter might be a very relevant consideration for you.

This article is specifically about ceiling joists, but I think the info might be generally relevant. Maybe run it past a builder? https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/interiors/beefing-up-attic-joists-for-living-space_o

@HenryX @wibblewobble @Smc @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Determined no rain here clear blue skies around 24 degrees today and 21 tomorrow with an overnight temp of 6!!!! pea fect!!been to visit my daughter today. Read the newspaper and have sinned on some crisps :o!!!

crisps --- yummmm my sister @Bunniekins

@SmcI like the ideas that you have given. Somewhere in my mind, I could feel a caution, but couldn't put my finger on it. I think that your reference hits the spot.

The spacers may actually add additional strength, as in using the principle in columns. It also goes toward addressing the issue of shrinkage. It brings to mind different possible ways that the framing can be oriented for best strength and ease of fixing of roof cladding. It will possibly be a compromise between cost, function and complexity. I have printed a (pdf) copy of that article into my "Building>Roof frame and decking" folder/file and opened in my Foxit-Reader. That site looks interesting.

Another compromise or co-incidence is in relation to "time, mental space and $$ together at the same time?)". Those issues are certainly similar in my case. However, even before the cyclone, I had been anticipating the need to work on the structure of my house. It has now brought a sense of urgency to those matters.

Thank you for your suggestions Smc

Best Wishes

HenryX