u/Southern_Lifeguard37

Image 1 — Purlin roof missing struts
Image 2 — Purlin roof missing struts

Purlin roof missing struts

I'm reading an inspection report and there's an inspection item that says "The purlin system that supports the middle span of the roof frame is missing a proper strut system. This can cause sagging in the roof frame over time and should be further investigated and repaired by a qualified general contractor to ensure reliable performance from the roof frame system." Can someone explain what is missing here? I've tried watching videos to figure out where/what the missing pieces are, but it's not obvious to me. I'm also trying to gauge if this is a repair that's 1-2 days of work, or is it something like "rip the whole roof off and start over". Any insight is appreciated!

Inspection report - missing roof strut

I am looking at making an offer on a house and was reviewing the inspection report provided by the seller. The report notes that "the purlin system that supports the middle span of the roof frame is missing a proper strut system" and has the attached photos in the report. I'm not understanding what exactly is missing here. Can anyone explain like I'm 5?

https://preview.redd.it/gy4xcgo5iowg1.jpg?width=1924&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47ca6e0e635095624b4a21328b4fbbbac4e4e57d

https://preview.redd.it/4a1xbeo5iowg1.jpg?width=1900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5f5adca40251c9447c2fd8662f2a839ccd7ba5f0

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u/Southern_Lifeguard37 — 2 days ago