Hi All
I would be really grateful for your help.
Our utility room floor, a suspended floor made of 18mm chipboard has clearly been water damaged in the past but we’ve recently suffered a recent major leak from our washing machine which has prompted me to start replacing the damaged sub floor.
Joists are still damp so letting them dry out. They don’t appear to be rotted. Should I apply some form of protection to them? Should I use similar chipboard to replace or is there a better option to protect against leaks?
My main issue is that part of the current floor which is water damaged sits under a wall. I removed the floor up to that point. The wall was the old exterior of garage which has then joined to the main house when a second floor extension was built.
It looks load bearing to me given it is supporting joists above albeit the joists span across to the main house so the ceiling is supported either side of this wall.
In terms of replacing the part of the floor will this require the ceiling joists to be supported (which would require professional help) whilst removing or can I do in small sections ie like the width of a floor board replacing a bit at a time, sliding underneath with the help of a hammer?
I attach some photos which I hope provides a better idea. The section I am referring to is to the right of the door as you enter the utility room/ left hand side as you look out the room.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.
Best
Paul
I would be really grateful for your help.
Our utility room floor, a suspended floor made of 18mm chipboard has clearly been water damaged in the past but we’ve recently suffered a recent major leak from our washing machine which has prompted me to start replacing the damaged sub floor.
Joists are still damp so letting them dry out. They don’t appear to be rotted. Should I apply some form of protection to them? Should I use similar chipboard to replace or is there a better option to protect against leaks?
My main issue is that part of the current floor which is water damaged sits under a wall. I removed the floor up to that point. The wall was the old exterior of garage which has then joined to the main house when a second floor extension was built.
It looks load bearing to me given it is supporting joists above albeit the joists span across to the main house so the ceiling is supported either side of this wall.
In terms of replacing the part of the floor will this require the ceiling joists to be supported (which would require professional help) whilst removing or can I do in small sections ie like the width of a floor board replacing a bit at a time, sliding underneath with the help of a hammer?
I attach some photos which I hope provides a better idea. The section I am referring to is to the right of the door as you enter the utility room/ left hand side as you look out the room.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.
Best
Paul
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