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How can I efficiently repair rotted floor joist ends that were previously overlooked during a replacement project?

Asked by Anusha Chatterjee
7 months ago
Last Updated: May 14, 2024

Hey, do you have any advice on how to fix the ends of rotted floor joists? The mud plate and rim joist were replaced, but the rotted ends were left untouched. I’m not sure why it was done that way. There are 16 joists with varying degrees of rot, and the worst one has about 3/8″ of compression. I was thinking of extending the mud plate to the full thickness of the block wall and then attaching a 2″x10″x4′ section (out of the 20-foot span) by gluing and nailing. What do you think?

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Clara Christensen

Sister it up by adding new wood to one or both sides.

Ronja Kallio

Make sure decks are properly built to prevent water damage to the main structure. Check the deck attachment for any necessary adjustments to redirect water away from the wall.

Pamela Rautenberg

Use blocking on both sides and secure with through bolts

Harriet Veith

Would it work to install new joists on both sides to provide additional support in addition to sistering the decayed joist? I’m asking because I’m not familiar with this and might have to add joists to my new home myself.

Aashish Shah

It doesn’t seem to be decaying. It looks like it has been exposed to water for a long time though. If this is the worst one, then it’s not a problem, just doesn’t look good. There’s no real need to do anything or fix it if the moisture issue has been taken care of.

Carlos Byrd

In the initial picture, you can see the mycelial growth at the joist’s end. I wouldn’t reinforce the joists without dealing with the rot first.

Evan Reid

Is it just me or do the joist ends not actually touch the mud sill? It looks like they are only supported by the end nailing of the rim joist. I could be mistaken, but I had to inquire…

Evan Reid

Joshua, Basically, most of the floor area is being supported by about 6 nails per joist over a 20-foot span, right?

Evan Reid

One of the pictures shows what looks like several romex penetrations, which will make sistering operations more complicated. Steel might need to be used because of its greater strength-to-size ratio compared to wood. I really hope I’m mistaken once more.

امیر کامروا

Here’s what I did to repair mine

امیر کامروا

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Yasir Svindland

I think I would just attach it to one side about 2 feet back, once the moisture problem is taken care of…

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