what-are-gallows-brackets

5 лет назад

A building inspector, Hylton Forrester, examines a set of Galla brackets used to support a structure. They point out several issues with the installation, including the thinness of the brackets and the placement of the drill holes. Forrester explains that these issues would likely cause the structure to fail building control inspections.

9 лет назад

This video examines a chimney breast that has been removed in a semi-detached house. The support for the remaining masonry is provided by gallows brackets, which have started to deflect. The video explores the reasons for the deflection and the unusual timber structure that has been added to stabilize the situation. The narrator concludes that the alteration is defective and does not comply with building regulations.