These pictures are from real TRS Jobs. (Click on the thumbnail to enlarge).
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1. TYPE C First floor joist end above a lath and plaster ceiling,
into a party wall, affected by rot. |
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2. TYPE C Slot cut from above, before the end was cut off, now
being cleaned out with an auger. |
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3. TYPE C Timber-Resin Splice unit fitted with face sealant in
place, being finally aligned. |
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4. TYPE C Epoxy pouring grout used to fill the slot to at least
above the top shear connector. |
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5. TYPE E Damaged Tie Beam cut through, with rotted end visible. |
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6. TYPE E Removing the decayed part, prior to drilling holes up
the end grain. |
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7. TYPE E Timber-Resin Splice unit in place, showing slots also
cut into the principal rafter for shear connectors. |
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8. TYPE H Side slotted Timber-Resin Splice showing shear connectors
loosely placed. |
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9. TYPE H A further view, illustrating the facility to fit several
shear connectors in each slot; a matching set of slots has to be cut into the parent timber. |