Attic Rafters That Look Charred

Charred and uncharred wood members in the building 2 fire at the forest products laboratory.

Attic rafters that look charred.

Fire damage assessment fire damage repair priorities fire amage minimization. It appears to be an old fire as the roof deck would be plywood or osb if this was less than 20 years or so i would think. Seal the burned wood inside your home by refinishing it with the appropriate coatings. Charred wood inside a home is an eyesore and it also emits a strong odor.

Before you cut your boards you ll need to measure the width of your building and calculate the exact length of each rafter. The boards creating the slope of the roof are wider than lumber used to build trusses 2x8s 2x10s and 2x12s are most common in rafters vs. This fire damage home page provides links to in depth articles on a variety of building defects systems or components that are associated with extra risk of fire. This is the first time i have ever seen a house that had burned.

In finished space insulation is placed between the rafter boards and drywall or other material is fastened to the face. They left the burned rafters in place and installed new material next to the burned as you can see. Im not a roofing specialist but i wou. Owner says the fire was in the 1930s however repairs look recent.

Illustration of the re sidual cross section of a charred wood member. Usually badly damaged wood or sheeting will be replaced with new wood for structural integrity. Box out light fixtures. I inspected this home last week and have a question about the fire damage.

This article also discusses how fire damage and mold damage might be recognized in a. Assessment of structural wood members. Before closing on a home the home inspector should examine the attic for structural damage damage to the trusses and rafters can indicate that the home has shifted causing. Water is insulation s enemy.

The buyer still wants to buy the house and not sure all what he needs to know other than what we can see. It creates a breeding ground for mold and mildew and ruins the air trapping pockets that block heat flow. Look for water stains on the roof sheathing or damp or moldy spots on attic joists and existing insulation as a clue to where leaks might be. However before you hurry into this type of do it yourself project consider a pair of critical points.

New roof was done in 2004 looks as though the repairs were made in 2004. Attic rafters trusses and roof sheeting plywood osb etc often gets covered with smoke soot or the wood gets charred in a attic fire. We also discuss fire damage assessment. Other framing member may be discolored or charred a little but still be structurally sound.

Rafter boards are fastened to the ridge board at the peak and the top plate where they join the wall.