Looks like the area isn't graded away from the house. That's a no-no. Second, I concur on the engineered wood floor. There are plenty of places that sell the cheap stuff that would look decent enough to get the place sold. No need to put good stuff like Pergo in there.
And to pile on, the rot is something that's been there due to moisture/water incursion for a long time. That's in no way due to rain from a few days of exposure. I've built several houses that have been open to the elements while being framed and had rain and snow in them. They dried out quickly with no consequences. For you to get that extreme of rot and damage you would have to have water or moisture present continuously for some time, like weeks or months. The question would be is the area still damp? I suspect it is, as even rotted areas like this will eventually dry out if the source of moisture is removed. -D Sent from my iPad > On Jan 26, 2017, at 3:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The exterior is full brick. I do not see any evidence of water staining the > Sheetrock. There are several tiles in the laundry room that are cracked. I > wonder what the chances are or being able to remove that tile without > breaking them. I could then use the tile from the laundry room to replace > tiles in the kitchen area. Then put something else in the laundry room. To > open up the floor in the kitchen area I would probably have to take up 2-3 > rows of tile. > > I just went by the house and took some pics for reference. First photo is the > area in question outside the house followed by same area inside the house. I > also took a long shot showing how it blends into the formal dining, then a > shot of how we did the tile on the adjoining entry area > > <image1.JPG> > > <image2.JPG> > > <image3.JPG> > > > <image4.JPG> > > <image5.JPG> > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 26, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I don't see any reason why you cannot repair it yourself. It is not all that >> complicated - just a bit of a mess that will take time. You need to open it >> up and remove and replace the damaged joists and floor sheathing. >> I would suggest you use pressure treated dimensional lumber for the >> replacement. If there is moisture getting in and you cannot determine the >> source, then it will last longer than untreated wood. >> It would however be a good idea to try to find the source of the leak if >> possible. You might just be right that the damage relates to the long period >> of time that the house sat while partly built. >> What is the siding on the outside? If it is vinyl siding, you should be able >> to remove it to have a look and put it back without damaging it. You might >> find the wall sheathing is damaged too. Or, you might not find any evidence >> of water intrusion from higher up. Only one way to tell. >> >> Is the ceiling in the room drywall? Do you see any evidence of water >> staining on the ceiling near the wall? You could get frost buildup in the >> attic that melts and runs down inside the wall. >> Do you get ice buildup on the eaves? That can cause water to back up under >> the shingles and again, run down inside the wall. Your cold season is much >> shorter than ours so some of this may not be as likely there as it is here. >> Here, that sort of thing mainly occurs in older housing. We have figured out >> how to avoid it for the most part. >> >> As to the ceramic tile issue, I suggest that you have to make it look good >> or you will have difficulty selling it. My realtor friend says "people buy >> lipstick". They want a house to look good. They want to haul in the TV and >> the couch and flop onto it. Most have no wish to do any work on the house. >> So, in order to sell and get a good price the house has to look nice. Buyers >> may overlook the fact that the roof is about to need new shingles but they >> will be unhappy if the interior does not look ready for them to move in. >> Clean, neutral colors and no obvious defects are best. >> >> Ceramic tile is messy and difficult in my opinion. It can be done and I have >> done it in small rooms like bathrooms and entryways, but it was hard work in >> my opinion and a bit stressful. >> >> If you don't think laminate flooring looks good enough, then look for >> alternatives. Prefinished hardwood is not hard to install. I am just >> finishing a bedroom with oak and it is the first time I have done it. Look >> for a deal on the hardwood. Rent a good flooring nailer and have at it. >> >> My 2 cents. >> >> RB >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://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 > > 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 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
