Adelaide Independent Building Inspections AIBI

Timber frame inspection — significant bracing and tie-down defects

Significant structural defects were identified in the timber framing.

Bracing walls were found to be fixed only to the flooring, rather than being properly connected through noggings or directly to the floor truss system.

In addition, wall bracing was not bolted to the floor frame, compromising the intended load path.

Tie-down metal straps connecting the roof trusses to the bottom plate were not installed, resulting in inadequate resistance to uplift forces.

These defects affect the structural stability of the building and must be rectified.