It would be worthwhile to add some fire-blocking in the walls if you
have the sheetrock open. Balloon framing allows flames to climb right
up to the attic whereas the newer platform framing stops it (at least
for awhile).
--R
On 4/10/13 12:05 PM, Brian Toscano wrote:
Lots of old homes built this way; surely they do not expect the owner to
bulldoze the house and rebuild for such a repair that is fairly common.
On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:19 PM, G Mann <g2ma...@gmail.com> wrote:
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?
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