Re: Wood Rot in Sub-Floorevodawg <evodawg@nospam . net > wrote in news:YXmVj.1878$T1.1094@trnddc01:
> davemplatt@yahoo . com wrote:
>
>> On May 10, 12:04Â pm, evodawg <evod...@nospam . net > wrote:
>>> davempl...@yahoo . com wrote:
>>> > Hi-
>>> > We are replacing our ceramic tile floor and sub floor and have
>>> > discovered that there is some minor wood rot on the tops of some
>>> > of the beams (about 1/2 inch deep). Â Is it possible to repair
>>> > this damage and would that pass an inspection in the future? Â If
>>> > so, what are the best ways to repair this type of rot?
>>> > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Â Thanks!
>>>
>>> Just sister some new ones in. Do you know what I mean when I say
>>> sister?
>>>
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>>
>> I think that you mean just add another 2x4 on the side of the rooted
>> boards, right? Do we need to treat the rot?
> Is it dry rot or from moisture getting in? It should dry out just
> being exposed. If you're concerned take a chisel and remove it.
>
> Yes that's what I mean when I say sister. You might want to screw the
> 2 X in instead of nailing. Nailing can cause cracks or drywall nails
> to show up on other side.
Won't say that using screws is necessary but you might want to add not to
use drywall screws. Very brittle, thin necks and can snap over time with
natural movement. Can also snap with torque on install.