Should You Use Plywood to Build Up Beams?
Whether you are building a load bearing support beam for your wall or a deck beam, you probably wondered about adding a 1/2″ plywood strip in between 2x lumber. As …
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How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 4 of 4
Part IV of the article series describes the removal and replacement of a rotted rim joist and sill plates with new pressure treated lumber. Please note that this is more-serious-than-normal …
How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 3 of 4
Part III of the article series talks about removing a concrete patio using power tool rental from Home Depot (i.e. Hilti concrete saw and Makita demolition electric jack) to prep …
How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 2 of 4
Part II of the article series outlines the decision process on whether or not to take an easy or hard route to replace my rotted rim joist and sill plates …
How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 1 of 4
During my kitchen remodel, I discovered a severe rot by the kitchen door that apparently went undetected for a long time. Part I describes the rot damage in detail and …
