Many conditions can cause floor joist to deflect or drop from their original bearing position in the basement foundation wall. In Philadelphia during the early colonial periods into the mid 19th Century and well into the 20th century, the Philadelphia row home was built on stone foundation walls. Over time, the first floor joist which were original left exposed and seen from the basement or cellar space can experience deflection from termite or moisture damage. This condition could take place any where along the foundation perimeter, however in most cases the rear yard and side yard areas which are expose to water and by design are located at the rear of the property are the most likely areas to experience the most damage. This condition is remedied by removing and replacing the damaged joist.
Remove cabinetry, cut and expose damage joist, remove joist, treat the area for insects, replace joist, deck floor area, lay finished floor and re-install kitchen cabinetry. Seal pockets solid with mortar mix
Project S.F. 120 SF
Project Materials: Pressure Treated Joist
OSB floor Decking
Underlayment
Finish Flooring
Project Labor: 48 man-hours
Project Zip Code: 19140
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