Rim joist doesn t look too bad but i need a closer look.
Replacing sill plate in sections.
A rotten sill plate is a common occurrence in old houses and a big problem.
If the threshold is rotted the sill probably is too.
Most exterior thresholds also have a sill beneath them.
A friend who used to be a carpenter said i could just remove as much of the old sill plate as possible and then cut a new section and bang it in there.
Inside the house there are no sunken or squishy spot on the floor.
I found a completely rotted out section of sill plate and rim joist on the corner of the northwestern wall of my house.
Floor feels sound no cracking etc.
For this tutorial we will cover replacing a 6 foot section of sill plate and one 2x4 stud.
If the wall is not exposed use the drywall hand saw to make a.
A sill plate or mudsill is the bottom horizontal member of a floor system to which vertical members floor joists are attached.
I believe it was caused by borer beetles.
Hopefully it is only the rim joist and the sill plate and the rot does not extend into the joists the subfloor or other areas.
The sill is the piece of wood closest to the ground either on a foundation or piers and is usually a timber sized board.
A local contractor looked at it and said it would be an 1800 3500 job to repair the sill plate and rim.
Sill plates are usually composed of lumber in sizes of 2 4 2 6 2 8 and 2 10.
The technique does not require a lot of expertise but definitely some elbow grease.
Since the new wood is probably not going to fit in the area if it is sagging you may need to use.
In modern construction the sill plate is made of treated lumber and is.
As expected the bottom sill plate in this section is pretty much gone and so is most of the top sill plate fig 7 2.
Thresholds come in wood and metal both of which come with a rubber gasket for sealing out the cold.
The damaged wood is on the wall running parallel to my floor joists.
There is no interior damage noted.
Step 3 a closer look at the rotted sections reveal bunched up soft materials.
If your threshold is in rough shape replace it.
Removing and replacing a rotten sill plate.
Sill plate repair replacement.
Rotted ledger boards or sill plates must be replaced to prevent structure failure.
From the crawl space all other wood appears feels strong and sound.
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Step 1 lay plastic sheeting on the floor where you will be working to protect the floor and collect debris.
The sill plate usually a treated 2 by 8 board rests flat on top of the foundation and the ledger board usually a 2 by 10 board rests upright on top of the sill plate in an upright position.
