bozwellboyce
Central Defender
its sound. Don't need planning or building control sign off.
No roof survey when solar panels fitted
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Will e
Central Defender
I would have thought the solar company would do a survey of the roof before fitting them, do you know which company fitted them?
They come under permitted development and don't need building control sign off unless it's in a conservation area.
Shandy drinker
Striker
harmy
Striker
Went bust mate. Structural calculations need doing then sign off by building control. No planning permission needed though.
Pnematic1
Full Back
Trusses or rafters on houses aren’t designed to carry additional loads - in effect they aren’t future- proofed for the installation of solar panels.
That said the trusses are over designed to an extent and may take some more loading.
Where they don’t stack up I ve seen ply sheathing applied to the underside of the top chords of the affected trusses ( ie under new load) which creates a localised diaphragm effect to effectively strengthen the area.
So the remedials aren’t too onerous.
Worth sorting as if you ever sell , the search may ask for confirmation that the additional load has been considered.
That said the trusses are over designed to an extent and may take some more loading.
Where they don’t stack up I ve seen ply sheathing applied to the underside of the top chords of the affected trusses ( ie under new load) which creates a localised diaphragm effect to effectively strengthen the area.
So the remedials aren’t too onerous.
Worth sorting as if you ever sell , the search may ask for confirmation that the additional load has been considered.
Will e
Central Defender
Structural Engineer
Need a structural engineer to advise on a kitchen diner knockthrough, any recommendations? Or people to avoid. Ideally based in Sunderland
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Cost you just to find out if the roof is ok, Christine Smith, number on that thread above.
You'll literally post absolutely anything
Dash riprock
Central Defender
There will have been a certificate issued and i believe there is a central body for the industry where you can source a copy from .
Edit . Its called an MCS cert
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harmy
Striker
Dash riprock
Central Defender
Are you buying or selling ?
MSC cert was enough when i sold my mams house before xmas
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Dash riprock
Central Defender
Vendors problem
martinlumley
Striker
Is it on an estate? Similar or identical houses may have had a structural survey done by the developer to determine load bearing capability. This would tell the solar company what they can fit.
bomber
Striker
What about human beings.
molthemackem
Striker
I was going to suggest going down the structural engineers route....They will have contacts for any other works that may show up....Clancy Consulting on Newcastle...top notch and look after you.
Dash riprock
Central Defender
Thats what our buyers solicitor wanted of us . Apparently it assures its been installed to standard by a reputable installer. You would presume that would include checking loads . Your building society might be able to advise further too.
Would a full structural survey cover it or just ask for further detail ? Maybe the latter thinking about it
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molthemackem
Striker
Ask to speak to an engineer, explain the situation to them and tell them they come recommended. Mal from Sunderland. If they can help you , they will. I trusted them and never had any problems on really big projects and some of my own personal builds. I don't think the lad I used will still be there , John Stonehouse, probably be retired now but they reasonable and do help.
Dash riprock
Central Defender
mysticmackem
Striker
Have to be Roofless
