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It depends on what timber your joists are,how much water has been involved and for how long the water has been affecting the joists.Stop the egress of water and let the joists dry out.Take it from there.
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How to run a cable underfloor from a wall socket?
Yes, as long as you do not run it under the floor joists. New electrical code requires that you drill a hole through the floor joists and run the wire through those holes. It cannot be hanging under the floor joists. If you see wires are already running under the floor joists then go ahead and run the wire under the joists attaching it on every other joists with a wire staple. Make sure they wire does not make contact with any metal ductwork or any other metal objects. Match the wire with what is already in the wall outlet you are jumping off of. If it is 12/2 then use 12/2, if it is 14/2 then use 14/2. Never mix wire gauges.
What is the cost to replace a rim joist?
In a typical home, the surface flooring (such as wood, carpet or vinyl) rests on a subfloor, which rests on joists -- a series of closely spaced parallel beams that support the floor or ceiling loads. Joists are usually supported by a sill (a long horizontal timber that's the lowest part of the framework and rests on the foundation) or a girder (a large beam that's the main support of the building). When replacing rotted floor joists it's important to be sure the girder and sill are still intact.Typical costs:If only a few joists are rotted primarily at the bottom, they can be repaired using a process known as "sistering" -- after the rot is cleaned away and the timber treated to prevent more problems, a new joist is laid beside the old one and fastened to it. Total costs will depend on the extent of the damage and the ease of access to the joists (through a basement or crawlspace), but in general sistering averages $100 -$300 or more per joist, and could run $1,000 -$3,000or more to repair a tilted, wavy or bouncy floor under an average room.If the floor joists are extensively damaged, it will be necessary to support the house with jacks while the joists are removed and replaced. In many cases, the sill may also be rotted and need replacing. Costs can run $10,000 -$30,000 or more for a typical home, depending on its size, the extent of the extent of the damage and the ease of access to install jacks and replace the timbers. If the damage is limited to just one section of floor joists, the project could run $5,000-$10,000.What should be included:Joists carry the weight of walls, furniture, people, appliances and anything else placed on the flooring they support. Usually wooden floor joists are 2"x8", 2"x10" or 2"x12" timbers -- their size depends on their length, the amount of "load" they're designed to carry and the building codes in effect when the house was constructed. The Family Handyman explains how joists work.If there is sufficient access through a basement or crawlspace, floor joists can be repaired or replaced without significant impact on the rest of the house. However, if there is limited access, all furniture and appliances must be removed from the affected area and the flooring and subfloor torn out. The Family Handyman explains how to "sister" damaged joists and HammerZone.com describes using a jack to raise a slightly sagging floor.Additional costs:Floor joists can be damaged by boring insects such as termites or extended exposure to water. Before you replace damaged floor joists, you must exterminate the insects or improve the drainage and ventilation so the problem won't reoccur. Costs will vary widely depending on the extent and nature of the original problem.Typically floor joists are repaired or replaced working from below, in a basement or crawl space. But if there's limited access to the joists, it may be necessary to work from above, removing the flooring and subflooring to repair or replace any damaged floor joists. Costs will depend on the extent of the damage and the type of replacement subflooring and flooring chosen.
How long does water need to be on a laminate floor before damage occurs?
if the water is on the surface of the laminate: months. If the water finds its way to the substrate (at a joint or crack) then it depends on the substrate, it could cause damage in minutes or hours.
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When do you need bridging in a floor?
Bridging is always a good idea. I did a little construction work a long time ago, and we always used thin metal strips between the joists in new construction instead of wooden bridge work. Here's a picture of metal bridging between joists. In this picture they have bridging every third of the way, or every 4' on a 12' floor. http://www.rd.com/familyhandyman/content/34459?trkid=tfhplus_november_07
What is the best floor for a kitchen?
The best flooring by far for a kitchen is ceramic tiles with an epoxy grout. They will last a long time won't take any water damage and increase your home value.
How long will it take water on bathroom floor to evaporate?
This depends on the temperature and the aeration of the bathroom.
What is the cantilevered section of a deck?
under the deck there will be a supporting beam, anything hanging out beyond this beam is the cantilever. some decks are fully cantilevered (they are attached to floor joists in the house and have no support posts/beams under them). these are usually no more than 4 feet long.
Does hot water make your hair grow long?
No, hot water can damage and dry your hair.Wash your hair with tepid or cold water.
What was the total omont of damge done to the titanic?
Most notably the vessel splitting in two made the most damage but there was additional damage from the collision on the sea floor and the century-long conditions of the icy deep.
Can a wet towel warp hardwood floors?
To much exposure of water to hard floor can darken the color and warp the tiles. Though, small amounts of water (as long as it is not stationary) will not harm the floor.
Will a small amount of water in 454 engine oil damage the engine?
Yes, even a small amount of water will damage any engine. Water is not a lubricant and as such it will cause damage when mixed with the oil. How much depends on how much water and how long you drove the car in this condition. Antifreeze is even worse than plain water.
