How do I repair or replace a water damaged band joist

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:57:27 +0000

I recently pulled out some batted fiberglass insulation that had been up above my basement concrete wall in the band joist area. I have been able to determine where a water leak had originated from and seaped down into the band joist (also sometimes called header joist or just plain band board). I am obviously going to need to repair the area outside of the residence where the water leak originated. However, I have some significant water damage (rot) to an area of the band joist that I do not know how to repair. The band board is made out of the commonly used pressed wood or sometimes called chip board. Do you have any suggestions on how to repair or possibly even replace a section of water soaked board in between the joists ? rot covers a length of three joist sections. FORTUNATLY, no damage is evident to the joists themselves.

I know that I need to repair the area outside of the house first where the water is coming in, before work is done on the band board.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

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