Wooden heads: keep the existing or replace?

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Emma Potter

There stability of the goats It is a primary aspect for the safety of buildings: in fact, they are an essential element for the cover support. Perform periodic analysis To find any vulnerability It is essential to determine whether it is necessary to intervene e which type of intervention adopt Based on the situation.

There are two types of intervention on the wooden trusses that can be carried out:

  • full replacement: provides for the removal of the existing deed and the construction of a new structure that integrates with the existing building;
  • local consolidation: solves critical issues with a targeted action, without changing the original structure.

When to replace or consolidate?

To decide if a damaged goat must be replaced, an in -depth evaluation is necessary and it is appropriate to consider several factors, which influence the choice between replacement or consolidation.

  • Evaluation of the performance and functionality of the existing goat. The choice between replacing or consolidating a goat depends on the evaluation of its structural capacity. An in -depth analysis helps to determine whether the damage is serious or resolvable and, if the trustee is still functional, the consolidation can be a valid alternative to the replacement.
  • Protection of the historical – artistic heritage. The interventions on the goats can influence the historical value of the building, since the original goats are architectural testimonies to be preserved. Replacing them can compromise the authenticity of the building, and in the case of historic buildings, there may be constraints that require conservative solutions to maintain integrity and resolve critical issues.
  • Costs of the intervention. Replacing the goat person has a not indifferent cost: from the purchase of the materials to the preparation of the construction site, from the assembly of the scaffolding to the labor necessary to remove and restore the coverage and to all the phases of the intervention.
  • Duration of the intervention. Replacing a goat involves considerable times, which include the design, modeling, the search for materials, the preparation of the construction site, the opening and restoration of the roof and the replacement phase.

Preserve, not to replace

In the past, it was preferred to replace the trustee for safety reasons, but today the consolidation For economic reasons and for the historical value of buildings.

Consolidation respects the context e prevents risks for safety, lengthening the life of the structure. The NTC recommend targeted interventions To reduce local critical issues and increase security without damaging the building and a conservative approach as a primary choice is essential for the Superintendency.

Wooden heads: keep the existing or replace? resistactic characteristics

Features of the Resiscto® system

The consolidation intervention of Resiscto® comes sized Based on the project drawn up in collaboration with the designer. The system is installed by internal teams directly in the attic, without the need for scaffolding or the removal of coverage parts. The intervention has a duration of a few days: this reduces inconvenience, times and costs.

Find out more aboutCapriate consolidation intervention Resistecto®.

Resiscto® approved by the Superintendency

Resiscto® not only complies with the safety and conservation legislation, but it is also approved by the Superintendency for the installation in historic buildings subject to protection.

Replace or consolidate: Resiscto® preserves the goat

The choice between replacing or consolidating a goat must consider the technical and cultural aspects. With Resistecto®, consolidation is one Safe and respectful solution of assetswhich preserves stability and historical aspect. Consolidation protects cultural heritage, guaranteeing security and respect for historical memory.

For more information on the Resiscto® consolidation and see examples of system applications visit the website: How to intervene on wooden trusses.