Got this beam see.
Up in the attic of the Farmhouse from Hell see.
Horizontal at top corner of house.
Another parallel beam like it running alongside it six foot farther up the roof line then another as a ridge beam at the roof peak.
4×4 rafters yard apart resting on both.
That lower corner of the roof there had a tree limb hit it sometime in the past. The fix was just boogered in and left leaking directly over that first mentioned lower bottom beam.
The 10inch sq beam is now rotted in the core till about all the meat in the beam that is remaining is about a 2×10 width on each side of the beam running for about six foot, covering two of the rafter 4x4s contact points, 2nd and 3rd rafters in from the gable wall.
Wet still inside though I cleaned out as much as possible without bringing in a reamer.
My 225 lbs can walk the thing with now problem so presently I’m thinking just strengthening it as is by thru bolting a 2×12 across the face of the beam so the rafters rest on it and sister 2x4s to each side of the two rafters atop the rotted area of the beam in question and running those to the fascia.
Now the question: Would applying a penetrating oil to the rot area inside the beam help the thing since it will still be damp awhile in there after I put the roof back? Cuprinol?
I presently have a 4 x12 opening exposed in the corner of the roof airing out and sunning in this 50 to 60 degree temps with winds. No rain till maybe Sunday. I want to get it all cut and laid out so I can close it in after as much exposure to the sun as possible. Could run a continuous fan in there later I suppose to help dry it out.
Was hoping for advice. Thanks.
‘Course the camera shots taken yesterday for some reason didn’t work.
Edited 4/14/2005 3:54 pm ET by the razzman
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Thanks Jaybird.
Went and got some pics.
Another question:How would one handle the mold issue in the ceiling shot?
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sobriety is the root cause of dementia.
OMG...thats bad.
Fill the beam with some concrete mix and rebar.
Spray the mold with bleach..a lot of bleach.
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Thanks for posting those pics.....they make my rooted roof look good. and I needed that.
If you need help ripping it out ,I'm getting plenty of experience
I agree with what Dino said about replacing the rotted wood.
As for that moldy sheet rock take it down and see what all has started to go bad behind it. That mold will be growing in the wood too and will need to be dryed out to kill it.
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Razz,
Just cut the sucker outta there and sister in a replacement section built up to the same original size outta whatever fits.
You could poison it with Pentox, fill it with concrete or epoxy putty, and yadda, yadda, but it ain't worth it in either materials cost or time.
Place a couple of temp vertical posts to hold up the lower ends of the rafters while ya work. Wouldn't hurt if you replaced the rotten ends on the rafters, either.
I'd use through-bolts and PL Premium for the sistering.
Dinosaur
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lots of ways to approach it - I've got no problems with your plan - the framing of the house is redundant, plenty of strength that even with the diminished beam, nothing's going anywhere - I'd fill up the void with foam - concrete will cause further rot - cuprinol would make me think I had done somthing signifigant....
thanks for the picts, I like the materials and craftsmanship -
Ya, I really didn't want to get into replacing that area of the beam like dinosaur and dane recommended. Probably would if it was my place but this repair appeases all so be it.
The total 9x10 beam is a continous 38 foot in length supported with vertical posts every 12ft.
Got the same size ridge beam also with a break in the center where an old chimney was located at one time. It's still the original p&b design but without the chimney has a look of...well. I'll have to take some pics.
What will filling the voids in the beam do? Meaning is this something necessary?
sobriety is the root cause of dementia.
What will filling the voids in the beam do?
keeps the vermin from nesting in the cavity
Meaning is this something necessary?
no, but it's a good idea - $4 can of foam, cheap and easy now...
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Pretty prosperous climate out in the country.
Here's a shot of the house down the street a tad...
Looks like someone needs Notchman's masonry skills.
be bricked and weathered
sobriety is the root cause of dementia.
Edited 4/18/2005 11:51 pm ET by the razzman
looks like you a beaver trapper more...
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