I have a roof sag above my windows on the front of my house. I looked above the windows and there is an oak 2x4 laying on its side supporting the roof. The 2x4 has bowed and let the roof drop down. Has anyone run into this problem before? The house is about 60 years old. It's a brick rambler. Thanks.Craig
the 2 x 4 is the wallplate this should go all around the top layer of bricks This in itself is unlikly to be the the cause of the sag It sounds like you have a problem with the window lintell this can be brick, timber, but bigger more like 6 x 4, or it can be steel it will require some work before problem gets worse
This sort of thing whilst adding character is not very desirable,60 years is a long time,it may just be warping and settling and go no further.If you have worries,then you could jack it up and insert an RSJ or girder section,you can pick up scrap offcut lengths very cheap now,especially if you know anyone who works at a stockists yard.
