Porch Rot /
Portland
The rot issue on this project was a little
more extensive then anticipated. The source of water infiltration was at
the gutter. The pictures show that at the gutter area there is a gapping
whole between the gutter and drip edge, which I'm sure allowed many
buckets of water to enter over a period of time. Once the siding was
removed we got a chance to see where the water has penetrated. As it
turns out the house timber 5x8 timber sill was greatly damaged by water
and it had to go. Along with the sill being removed, the 1" wall boards
will be also be replaced and the existing studs will receive "sister
studs" to help support the wall. Also the gutter and surrounding trim
will be replaced. The deck frame will be reinforced and the decking will
be reinstalled.
Wall as it is now (deceiving!)
Clapboards just hanging on
Clapboards removed reveal rot
Source of water problem
Gutter hole up close tells allot
It doesn't take much to pry it off
Paper still wet from previous rain
A closer look
The big picture tells all
Gutter and trim removed
Wall stud completely rotted Rotted 5x8 house sill completely rotted
Rotted sill gutted Closer look at sill removed
New Pressure Treated sill in place New wall boards, framing and insulation
Ready for house wrap
Deck frame reinforced w/PT Lumber
Wall ready for siding
Deck, railing & siding on porch complete
Siding almost finished
Before
After
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