When is emergency shoring necessary for a commercial roof?

Emergency shoring is needed when structural damage, such as broken trusses or sagging sections, threatens roof stability. It prevents collapse, ensures safety, and buys time for permanent repairs, especially after storms, fires, or unexpected structural failures.

How long does emergency shoring typically last?

Emergency shoring is a temporary solution designed to stabilize the roof until permanent repairs can be completed. Its duration depends on the severity of the damage and the repair timeline, but addressing the underlying issues promptly is crucial to ensure long-term safety.

Understanding Structural Warning Signs in Wood Trusses

Probably ‘Please, please pretty please, keep the roof drains clean.’

One of the most common repairs we complete is a rotted end, often caused by clogged roof drains. What happens? Your roof drains fills with leaves, twigs, whatever, during a rain the water backs up to the point where you have a puddle on your roof. Your roof is not designed for standing water, so the water leaks inside your building. Often there are roof drains located near the end of bowstring truss. The water runs down to the end of the truss, soaking the end of the truss (the truss ends carry the weight of the truss and roof). Overtime this causes the truss end to rot and then fail. If you're lucky the rotted end is identified and repaired before the truss completely fails only costing you several thousand dollars, if you're not…….

Picture of a classic rotted end.