intogames20

Hi everyone,

I own a property (in England) built in 1818. One of the roofing trusses is badly rotten and has had extensive woodworm damage in the past, though it's not active, probably recently treated. However, the beam does have to come out. As the property is listed I need to make sure I replace the stretcher beam and king post with the same species of reclaimed timber.

Below are some photos, so I'm wondering if anyone can tell which species it is?

In this photo you can see where one of the stud walls has been removed, so the wood's natural colour (though a bit dusty) can be seen, with the stained colour on either side. The other photos are a better representation of colour.


And below the grain can be seen a bit clearer.





And below the rotten areas




I hope someone can help? Thanks :)

skymaster

I am most likely worng however it looks like fir or pine to me. If it was here in America I would vote for doug fir

intogames20

I guess I'm trying to rule out English Oak...
I don't know much about roofing timbers, but I always thought woodworm went for hardwoods like oak? Or do they go for pretty much anything?

I've had 2 people come to look at they job and they said it was pitch pine. Does this sound likely? Is pine strong enough for a load bearing truss?

Thanks once again for any advice :)

Julian the woodnut

Spruce pine and fir are all used in the states for roof trusses.

Webster

I have some reclaimed pine boards here from a barn built in the 1850's and it is Loaded with worm holes.

My first thought was oak.

Rick

supershingler

looks like hemfir to me
second choice would be pine but it look to grainy for pine

my thoughts

kendall