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  1. M

    Replacing Rim Joist and Sill Plate

    On the level line yes, the other room of the addition is well built and level. It's the side along the rim joist. I don't have a good level line on the side with the floor joist other than the remaining good part of the joist which is still level from the house to the center footing. It's...
  2. M

    Replacing Rim Joist and Sill Plate

    No roof gable. This addition was built off the side of the house and the Ceiling joists sit on the wall.
  3. M

    Replacing Rim Joist and Sill Plate

    The reason I haven't pulled off anymore siding is it will have to be replaced. Type of pressed Wood lap siding. It's a single story house built conventional. Concrete footings with cinder blocks. Im no carpenter but I don't think there's any way to sister since its the perimeter joist. It's...
  4. M

    Replacing Rim Joist and Sill Plate

    I haven't pulled enough siding off but judging by the extent of the damage I would say yes on the bottom plate and possibly part of the studs. The subfloor rot is pretty extensive in about a 5' square in that corner but is solid everywhere else
  5. M

    Replacing Rim Joist and Sill Plate

    I have an 8' rim joist and sill plate that is rotted about 4' from the corner of an 8x12' addition on my home due to water damage from what appeared to be a water line/washing machine leak that was neglected by the previous owner. Corner has begun to sag ~1/2-1". There is a support beam running...
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