The hidden structural decay lurking beneath your second floor
In short: Watch as the This Old House team discovers a structural nightmare in a historic renovation. This video captures the critical moment they identify severely compromised joists and the complex engineering required to save the home's integrity.
Both host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva note that the joists on the second floor of the old full bath are severely damaged. To address this structural failure, the experts plan to 'sister' in new joists from below. This process requires the complete removal of the old stairs from the second floor down to the basement to allow for the necessary structural reinforcement.
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