Rotten Roof Joists

The rotten joist end is cut off and an angle cut is made to bottom of the beam to allow a new part to be bolted on a good distance from the fulcrum point.

Rotten roof joists.

Paint can hide wood rot so poke the siding with the tip of the. This will make sure that dry rot that isn t visible won t sneak up on you. It means removing quite a bit of timber that isn t rotten including the edge moulding. You want to cut about 6 inches past where the rot ends just to make sure no more moisture will get through.

Why i didn t choose a scarf joint joist repair a few reasons added up. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter. Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue. Then just cut off the marked joists.

There s lots of different methods for repairing or replacing rotten joists but the one we decided to go with was to install wall plate. Commonly what you can see of the rotted wood is only part of the problem it is what you cannot see under the surface of the wood that can be the main issue. If your home has wood siding examine the siding around and beneath the windows for signs of swelling or discoloration. This part can be a little hard depending on what wood you are working with.

Just to be safe we re going to cut the joists at least 4 inches away from the rotten spots. You can go for 6 inches if you have space. Cut the rotten spot out.