Fuck me. I went under the bathroom to twin a joist and the corner sill plate is totally gone. I can see straight through the siding to the outside.

It's bad folks.

    • dat_math [they/them]
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      2 months ago

      know a structural engineer? edit: nevermind, where I am, sill plates aren't usually made of wood, but if yours was wood could it have rotted away (as opposed to crumbling from structural movement)?

        • dat_math [they/them]
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          2 months ago

          oof I'd start with talking to a few carpenters and if any of them even hinted that there might be complications due to needing to construct a temporary relief to take the load off that wall so a new plate can be placed, I'd be thinking about talking to an engineer

    • Maoo [none/use name]
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      2 months ago

      Some general contractors to give you free estimates. They'll tell you whether it will take a specialist or three or just them. Definitely get multiple quotes.