Home Improvement, Remodeling and Repair @ Builders Websource. Home design software, advice, tools, videos, tech notes, links and more!

Search: 

Home Page | Books | BuildersTALK | Building a Dream | Green Building | Links | Software | Tech Notes | Tools | Contact

Messages and Online Forum Q&A

If you find the answer to this question useful, kindly CLICK TO PAY here.



Knowledge


BuildersTALK
Building|Dream
Green Building
How-To Books
Links (Web)
Newsletter
Tech Notes
Videos

Software


BeamChek
Bidding
CAD | AutoCAD
Estimating
EZHomeBuild
Home Design
Landscaping
Lighting Design
PrioSoft
Resi-Cost
Structural

Specialty Tools


CrackMON
Tools
WatrLevel

Support & Info


About Us
Advertise
Contact Us
FAQ
Publish
Services
Support

 

rotted header joist replacement

From: scott@sdudley.com
Category: Carpentry and Framing
Remote Name: 12.219.165.98
Date: 21 Dec 2002
Time: 02:07 PM

Comments

Our home is a 2-story structure. The first level is slump block and the 2nd story is 2x6 framing. I have a severely rotted header joist that is approximately 12' in length. It fell victim to fungal rot and my lack of attention. I'm familiar with basic framing technique having performed small remodeling jobs over the years so am comfortable doing this myself but am seeking the advice of those far more knowledgeable than me. The joist does not rest on a sill plate, but rather, directly on the top of the slump block wall, which likely contributed to the problem. The bottom of the joist is nailed to the edge of the sill and into the joists which rest on the sill. I've drilled an inspection hole and don't see hangers, so they shouldn't present a problem. Siding overlaps the top of the joist by perhaps an inch or so. My plan was to remove all visible nails, split the joist down the center with skill saw, and remove lower half thus giving me room to pry downward the upper half of the joist considering it may be nailed into via subfloor and sole plate of wall above. Is this a workable plan or a recipe for disaster? How would a professional go about such a replacement? Many thanks.

 

Article Tools

BuildersTALK


Ask an Expert
Recent Questions
Click to Pay

Archives


2006-2007
Oct-Dec 2002
Jul-Sep 2002
Jan-Jun 2002
Jul-Dec 2001
Jan-Jun 2001
1999-2000

 

 


ASTM International