swimmer_spe
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While redoing my siding 2 summers ago I noticed something scary. I also ignored it as the possible cost would be prohibitive.
Picture this the board that my floor joists on my first floor is nailed to, the one that also sits on my concrete block foundation is.... eaten away.
When I moved in, I had carpenter ants. I quickly laid out traps and have gotten rid of them.
However, the damage is done.
It is so bad, that my sliding door screws are not in any firm wood.
The wall is about 17 feet long.
I do plan on fixing this, but the cost of replacing it is worrying me. How much work is it to fix this? I am guessing they need to brace the joists in the basement, and brace the second floor as well. I am guessing they might be able just to cut the rotten part out. I think it is about 6 feet long.
Until finally open this can of worms, what should I pay attention to so that I know if it is getting worse?
Picture this the board that my floor joists on my first floor is nailed to, the one that also sits on my concrete block foundation is.... eaten away.
When I moved in, I had carpenter ants. I quickly laid out traps and have gotten rid of them.
However, the damage is done.
It is so bad, that my sliding door screws are not in any firm wood.
The wall is about 17 feet long.
I do plan on fixing this, but the cost of replacing it is worrying me. How much work is it to fix this? I am guessing they need to brace the joists in the basement, and brace the second floor as well. I am guessing they might be able just to cut the rotten part out. I think it is about 6 feet long.
Until finally open this can of worms, what should I pay attention to so that I know if it is getting worse?