sagging joists - InspectionNews

derrick overton · #1 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 02:31 PM

Hi, I'm working on a brick two-story flat attached and it has this ugly sag where the bathroom is on second floor.It was definitely water damaged that caused this disaster.I have sistered 4of 5 joists the last is in such bad condition .On top there are four roof joists supported by partition wall and some sought of mini roof 5'x5'.Can i eliminate that section of partition wall and extend all the way back to main exterior wall which is part of building.

Billy Stephens · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by derrick overton

Hi, I'm working on a brick two-story flat attached and it has this ugly sag where the bathroom is on second floor.It was definitely water damaged that caused this disaster.I have sistered 4of 5 joists the last is in such bad condition .On top there are four roof joists supported by window wall and some sought of mini roof.Can i eliminate that section of wall and extend all the way back to exterior wall which is part of building.

Sure ! [ I don't live there. ]

Markus Keller · #3 (**permalink**) 06-18-2008, 08:17 AM

Call and pay an architect, structural engineer or licensed carpenter. That fact that you would ask such a complicated, open-ended, liability laden and potentially hazardous question online indicates you are well on the road to disaster.
Your conditions need to be visually inspected and assessed by a qualified person. Do not believe all the HGTV hype a DIY cannot do everything.