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MinConst

I have a question that is rather hard to explain with out seeing it but here goes.
I started a job to replace some damaged sheet rock in a basement. When I opened the wall up I found rot. two studs completely fell apart, and the sill and top plates are rotten in a couple of sections. The leak is still a problem that I need to address but my concern is there is a small 8" or so section of the band joist that is also bad. Can this be saved with Get Rot or some other such product? It is between two floor joists and these joists are tied to good wood.
I have built a temp wall so i can remove and replace the sill and top plates of the wall. This half wall is setting on top of the blocks. If there is anything I can add to get a good reply ask away. And thanks as always.

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jmic

It's like cancer, I'de cut it out and get some fresh meat in there. Also but most important, correct the water problem.

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Joe

bassmaster

Jmic, is right (imo)

a little more work but, I would cut out all the rot & replace.

Paulsan

If you find rot, cut it out and replace.

Glasshousebltr

Keep in mind, bugs love rot, it's like offering free drinks with the dinner plate special.

Bob

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skylands

In upstate NY we don't have a termite problem. Therefore, the rot you see is never the end (or begining) of the problem.

Since you will most likely have to remove the siding to fix the bandboard, I always remove a few more courses to check the house framing. Is this a typical older home with no sheathing? If so, then check the framing around the windows above the rotted band board.
I've found that when it comes to rot, "things just ain't as little as they appear to be".

MinConst

This also would require removing a deck that is fastened to this band board. I can see the whole band board and this the only spot I cannot replace easily. I know this is caused by no flashing on the deck but removing this deck will be much more than the client will want to pay for. I will run this by them on Monday and let them decide.

Thanks for the replies guys I knew than answer but wa hoping for an easier fix.

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skylands

I just did this very thing over in Otego. The deck was 42 feet and the whole project took one day with 3 guys.

Good luck.

Teetorbilt

I wish that I could give you better info, GitRot is limited to small, non-structural problems.

You could contact E-Bond in Ft. Laud. and ask them about a bridge restoration material that they formulated for one of the Virginia states. I've used it on a couple of old rotten wood boats right down to the garboard strakes. The downside is that it smells like 10,000 rotting tunas until it cures.

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