How To Replace Water Damaged Floor Joist

Assess the damage and cut around it then remove the damaged subfloor.

How to replace water damaged floor joist.

Most often floor joists need to be sistered because of two problems either water damage which leads to rot or termite damage that crumbled the joist. This is the last video in our th. Before you replace damaged floor joists you must exterminate the insects or improve the drainage and ventilation so the problem won t reoccur. These problems must be addressed firsthand prior to implementing any restoration steps.

I recently had to repair a floor joist that had cracked. We know you can handle most diy jobs around the house but we re always here to help. Floor joists can be damaged by boring insects such as termites or extended exposure to water. The joist on the side of my house seems like it has water damage from where some siding and trip had deteriorated.

Short videos and slideshow documenting our attempt at replacing rotten joists and flooring in a kitchen of a house we are currently renovating. Repair sagging cracked or broken floor framing. This part of. You can t cut out your floor joists without severely compromising the foundation of your house.

Often homeowners insurance covers subfloor replacement after water damage. When you replace the subfloor the new ends have to sit on the joists so cut out your wet subfloor along two joists on. Reinforce the floor joists. If you re concerned about trying to repair or replace water damaged subflooring by yourself contact our headquarters in chicago or skokie.

Costs will vary widely depending on the extent and nature of the original problem. If the joists have suffered any water damage you need to dry them out and build reinforcements to lend the floor extra support. Cut several 2x6 boards to nail on under the newly exposed floor area. Rotten floor joists under a bathtub must be replaced to eliminate safety concerns when the tub is used.

I suppose somewhere in the world there are floor joists that need to be repaired that have wide open clear joist bays with no pipes wires or obstructions.