What does 'Sagging Roof' mean?
Sagging Roof
Also sometimes called Bowing Roof. This may or may not be serious. There are two cases where it may not be and these both relate to period properties:
- In the mid 1900s it was popular to replace Victorian roof tiles with concrete one. These were much heavier and the beams were not strong enough. However as long as the roof sagged and then stopped it is not a problem
- For period properties roof sagging may not be an issue as long as the movement has stopped. Just as the whole building can move and stop, so can the roof
In any case you would be advised to ask a roofer to look at it but try to find one who charges for an inspection. One who does not will, more likely than not, find some work for himself.
See What a Property Survey Really Means for more detail on what to do if the survey says the property has a sagging or bowing roof.
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"... few people stopped to consider that these were much heavier than the original slate and so would need better support from the inside. As such many roofs began to bow inwards, not to the extent that they leaked or collapsed , but bowed nevertheless. Extra timber supports will need to be inserted or the concrete tiles replaced with lighter ones if the sagging roof is getting worse. If the roof has sagged, and then stopped, there may be no reason to take any..."
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