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While inspecting the roof void of a property built in 1970, you notice that the gang-nailed timber trusses are leaning laterally and some of the horizontal tiling battens are bowing. There is no diagonal bracing installed. What structural defect is occurring?

Nail fatigue Roof spread Rafter sagging Lack of longitudinal and diagonal stability bracing

Correct Answer:

Lack of longitudinal and diagonal stability bracing

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