These pictures are from real TRS Jobs. (Click on the thumbnail to enlarge).

1. TYPE C
First floor joist end above a lath and plaster ceiling, into a party wall, affected by rot.
2. TYPE C
Slot cut from above, before the end was cut off, now being cleaned out with an auger.
3. TYPE C
Timber-Resin Splice unit fitted with face sealant in place, being finally aligned.
4. TYPE C
Epoxy pouring grout used to fill the slot to at least above the top shear connector.
5. TYPE E
Damaged Tie Beam cut through, with rotted end visible.
6. TYPE E
Removing the decayed part, prior to drilling holes up the end grain.
7. TYPE E
Timber-Resin Splice unit in place, showing slots also cut into the principal rafter for shear connectors.
8. TYPE H
Side slotted Timber-Resin Splice showing shear connectors loosely placed.
9. TYPE H
A further view, illustrating the facility to fit several shear connectors in each slot; a matching set of slots has to be cut into the parent timber.




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