Daddy-0-
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I set out to repair some rotten siding and as I started opening up the outside, I discovered some major but old powder post beetle damage. The house is circa 1754 and is post and beam construction. The studs and joists and diagonal bracing seem ok, but the sill beam is completely shot. The sill was 14 X 12 heart pine and has about 2" of good wood left. Will be getting a permit tomorrow. Ugh. I have built a temporary wall in the basement to support the floor joists but I need to support the exterior load bearing wall so that I can remove the sill beam and replace.
I was thinking about bolting an LVL to the studs on the outside and posting down with a temporary wall set on a wide plate on the ground. Thoughts?
Any suggestions welcome. That wall has sagged about an inch over the years. I cant believe it hasn't failed.
I was thinking about bolting an LVL to the studs on the outside and posting down with a temporary wall set on a wide plate on the ground. Thoughts?
Any suggestions welcome. That wall has sagged about an inch over the years. I cant believe it hasn't failed.