Can i remove these struts in my loft?

[riffraff]

Hi All,

I have two struts in the loft that connects some roof joists and was wondering if they are serving any purpose and if it would be safe to either remove them or move them upwards so i dont have to step over them when walking around. Here are some images:

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thanks in advance!

 

[big-all]

may i respectfuly suggest you know the answer to the first part off your own question

the second part you need a good builder or structural engineer to answer

mind you because you only have a sheet off polythene on your roof you may be ok

ok the answer is no you cant the full facts are needed like roof covering span ect
but just remember extra timbers cost money so they aint going to be used unless they are nessisery

 

[Mw Roofline]

nessisery

 

[riffraff]

Thanks for your responses....

Not sure what you mean though by only having a sheet of polythene on my roof? It has a breathable membrane and tiles?

Cheers

 

[big-all]

Thanks for your responses....

Not sure what you mean though by only having a sheet of polythene on my roof? It has a breathable membrane and tiles?

Cheers

no sorry my sence off humor there

what i was pointing out is we dont know the cladding [tiles slates ect]so dont know the total load