Hello, I have a big problem. Last Monday, we had a very strong storm that caused the gable above the ring beam to be pushed in. Our new build is almost complete, except for the windows. The wind was so powerful that the gable, including the facing bricks and aerated concrete blocks, was pushed in all the way up to just below the ridge (the gable has shifted about 10cm (4 inches) toward the attic at the peak and is now being held by the roof rafter). The gap between the facing bricks and the paneling is about 10cm (4 inches) long directly below the ridge.
Is it possible to repair the gable by pushing it back out and stabilizing it from the inside? Some say yes, others say no. Since this is a new build, I would prefer not to tamper with the structure unnecessarily. If such a repair is possible, I would like to pursue it.
Best regards
Is it possible to repair the gable by pushing it back out and stabilizing it from the inside? Some say yes, others say no. Since this is a new build, I would prefer not to tamper with the structure unnecessarily. If such a repair is possible, I would like to pursue it.
Best regards
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6Richtige14 Jul 2010 15:20Hello eraser,
The company responsible for the shell construction has to ensure quality as well as comply with the structural engineering requirements. What does their proposal say?
The company responsible for the shell construction has to ensure quality as well as comply with the structural engineering requirements. What does their proposal say?
Unfortunately, everyone is on vacation at the moment. They will be back on Friday and will take a look at it then. The managing director is a friend of mine. He said he can't really assess it yet because he needs to see it first. I've basically been on pins and needles since Monday. One of his employees has already been there and suggested that it might be possible. I still have my doubts, though. In the end, there will be a weak spot in the house and there will definitely be a crack somewhere. The question is whether it can be made completely watertight and if it can really be stabilized. It might also be that the gable ends up stronger than before. Unfortunately, I am just an amateur and have no knowledge of this stuff, so I have to rely on others. That’s why it wouldn’t hurt to get a few opinions. Ultimately, if it needs to be repaired, I want to have it confirmed in writing by a structural engineer that everything is fine. Maybe someone has already faced the same problem.