rotten sill plates

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 DIY project. It can potentially cause severe property damage and injury or death! How to Replace a Rotted Rim Joist and Sill Plates is a multi-part series article, broken into … [Read more...] about How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 4 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 and also how I planned and implemented a temporary weigh bearing wall structure in the basement to support the 2 story house during repair. Please note that this is more-serious-than-normal DIY project. It can … [Read more...] about How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 2 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 my temporary fix. Please note that this is more-serious-than-normal DIY project. It can potentially cause severe property damage and injury or death! How to Replace a Rotted Rim Joist and Sill … [Read more...] about How I Replaced A Rotted Rim Joist And Sill Plates – Part 1 of 4