purchased a 100 year old house, water line leaked. center beam was rotted about 6 ft. replace whole or part?

Answer 1

need more info. Just what is your back ground to attempt such a job you need a structural inspection from a person who has the know how.

Answer 2

Do not scab a piece on. The beam should be replaced, Before attempting this, you need to consult with the City regarding a permit, and Building Codes, You should also consult with a Structural Engineer or have Reputable Company do the work. This is not a DIY project unless you are a House Builder or have a lot of experience.

Answer 3

Naturally, it would be the best to replace the whole main beam, but if that is too costly, you can replace a section back to good wood. Then scab two boards, one on each side to the original beams. check with the local building code inspectors to verify this would be a correct repair.

Answer 4

the center beam supports the whole house,you need to replace but be sure to jack up old beam or your house is going to come crashing on you.its a big job

Answer 5

You really should get someone that does this sort of thing. It's not really DIY thing. If you mess up you'll screw up your whole house bad far easier than one thinks.
For a temp. fix you can take some 2x12's and liquid nail's and scab over the 6 ft are leaveing 3' peside. glue it and nail . crown up 2 per side.

Answer 6

i think u should replace the beam becuz it can cause bad problems in the future if u just leave the beam like that nd get a certified contracter lol

Answer 7

its better to get the whole thing replaced for strength reasons and future rot spreading. beetles or termites of jut dry rot will weaken the beam..
for safety reasons, the whole beam.

Answer 8

How long have you owned the house??

Where I live, there is specific terminology in the paperwork that says that should anything MAJOR like this happen within the first year, you can fall back on the seller, unless you buy the property AS IS.....