I've discovered a major issue with the corner of my home. The clapboard was starting to deteriorate at the edge near the corner trim boards. I was able to press the clapboard into the house. I pulled off the clapboard and trim to find the OSB sheathing has completely deteriorated in the area and two of the corner studs have severe water damage. The interior stud which makes up the c-channel end of the wall frame is in good condition, no rot. Additionally the sole plate and top plate has water damage about 8" away from the edge of the corner.
I believe water was getting behind the clapboard at the splice joints of the two corner trim pieces, and the builder had not put house wrap in a roughly 12"X12" area near the trim splice joints.
The house is 2x6 studs with TJI joists.
What are some methods for supporting the corner of the house from the exterior to perform a replacement of the damaged structure?
Thanks for the help,
Yev
I believe water was getting behind the clapboard at the splice joints of the two corner trim pieces, and the builder had not put house wrap in a roughly 12"X12" area near the trim splice joints.
The house is 2x6 studs with TJI joists.
What are some methods for supporting the corner of the house from the exterior to perform a replacement of the damaged structure?
Thanks for the help,
Yev