A ridge that drops after a heavy winter
- What homeowners notice
- After a heavy snowfall the owner notices a sag along the ridge and a door at the top of the stairs that has begun to stick. The covering looks sound from the ground.
- What we do
- The attic is read first. The rafters are measured against the county snow minimum at fixed points, and a brace that has cracked at its joint is marked for sistering. The covering is left alone until the frame is strengthened.
- What to expect
- The frame work is written as its own line in the scope, with the readings attached, and the owner has a record to compare at the next spring visit.