Floor joists resting on soil. . .

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    Wuzzat?

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    is a highway for termites. If the soil is not supporting the joists I'd excavate enough to eliminate this path or else pour concrete for your floor.

    Been there, done that.
     
    Wuzzat?, Mar 16, 2010

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