What you have described is known here as a "balloon framed" structure, which BTW is not allowed by building code anywhere I know of if, as you describe, the studs are two story.
The fix you propose is less than an perfect fix, but likely your only option. I would suggest you clean, glue and clamp the sister stud onto the solid portion of the existing stud with good overlap to engage as much structure as possible. Also.. check your local building codes to see if such repair is allowed.. Might be an insurance concern? Grant... On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 7:14 PM, <dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I have a "cottage". Really it's a tiny thing that resembles a large shack! > I've been doing some sill repairs but some of the studs sitting on the > rotted sill have rotted as well. I was thinking about cutting out the > rotted bottom section, splicing in a new piece of stud and then sistering > it all up with another 2x4. Does the sistering stud have to reach all the > way up to the top plate? I can't realistically do this because it extends > through the ceiling into the second floor. Any thoughts? > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
