Fixing Water Damaged Rotted Wall and Subfloor

In this video I fix some rot in a bottom plate and subfloor caused by water damage.
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[@ResaleRabbit]

Don’t ever change your video styles. All of my other favorite DIY KZbinrs are making their videos look like a reality show now. Very few tips, nothing to learn, just music and Timelapses mostly. I’ve been following you since the bathroom remodel series but I’m really hooked on the kitchen / hall series.

[@mrsoph28]

Absolutely agree. I’ve had to unsubscribe from a few as I can’t stand the over-the-top presenting. The Fixer just explains everything and says it as it is!

[@kscheuerman5378]

I agree 100%!!!

[@abigail1023]

Yes! I had to stop watching some as well. And it's not even good music like on this channel, just blaring random pounding on drums, even while people are talking, HGTV style.

[@wolfpack2233]

Agree, glad I found this channel super helpful!

[@christh3creat0r20]

Hey just a recommendation from a guy that works in the Mold Remediation field. If and when dealing with suspect materials like this the mold/stain may be dormant as it has no current water source to feed off of you should still err on the side of caution and spray/soak materials you have left with some Anti-microbial, toss a fan on it for 48-72hrs then seal it all with some killz spray paint. This will help prevent any mold growing in this location in future from moisture in crawl or another leak down the road.

[@davidrogers0717]

Great advice. As I was watching I was thinking he should do something and your suggestion would not have been that difficult or expensive. He seems fairly cautious, so a bit surprised.

[@miinyoo]

Terrific advice. Not a lot of work to save from eons of possible worry. The epoxy solution below in comments is what my Fine Homebuilding guy recommends as well for sanity's sake. The microbes hate plasticized wood and won't eat it further.

[@judiwiegel8181]

Thanks for that...im in the same boat and am clueless. That helped a bunch.

[@MUSTAF_AROD_UPYUR_POUPR]

Exactly the question I had! Thank you

[@TheSpatulaCity]

What kind of anti-microbial spray would you recommend?

[@RonaldFinger]

Your ability to just go out and tackle these obstacles that pop up is nothing my short of amazing. No doubt I would’ve panicked about the rot for weeks before even attempting to do anything haha. Great work!

[@ElXtrick]

Omg look it’s Ronald so fitting a Do it yourself person watch’s other do it yourselfers. I love both your channel and the fixxer. So it a fun surprise seeing you here.

[@tvguy12346]

But you would have come up with an awesome solution in a very entertaining way!

[@typezero8929]

Hot damn, Ronnie watches the fixer? My life is now complete.

[@aboelishes]

Goodday Ronald, how is the GPZ1000RX going? Also is it true that you're doing a video with "Fuzzy Dice Projects"

[@tims8603]

I've seen some of your videos. I watched the Fiero project from start to finish. When you solved the radio problem, I was very impressed. I'm sure you could figure it out. If not, you would learn how from other people.

[@TH3mrBROWN]

Just finished my 2 hour long online class, and my brain was fried. Came to KZbin to watch something relaxing, was glad to see you had uploaded!!

[@aapettit]

As someone who has remodeled several houses in the past. In areas where replacing the wood was just not possible, epoxy resin is a great way to strengthen the existing wood. As for the stud I would sister it and call it good. That said it didn't look too bad to me. Anyway great content keep up the great work! Love the house so far!

[@thezfunk]

Yeah! I have done the same thing. I use a product from System Three that is a penetrating epoxy. They use it on boats. You mix up A and B and then brush it on. The mix is very thin and takes awhile to cure and the wood soaks it up. Makes it permanently rock hard. You have to predrill any screws you put in but worth it.

[@bradb4075]

I was just watching some videos about that, It's called wood hardener. They were using it to strengthen some old rotted window sill on a centuries old stone building. Neat stuff, its a liquid that soaks into the old/dry/spongy and deteriorated wood and hardens nice and hard like resin or bondo.

[@onelove4u22]

Great job!!!

[@ShiningSakura]

This is the exact video I was needing.... we just got a house with subfloor rot from the bathroom and was at a loss on how to start. I have lived in reno my whole life living with a dad who does renovations for work so I know a thing or two... but I am at a loss on how to tackle and start fixing subfloor rot. Thank you for this.... you don't know how much help you are just doing what you are doing. Its regular stuff on a regular budget showing the hidden stuff many big renovation shows don't tell you about.

[@KevinDrevik]

Again, its great seeing you fixing stuff, bit by bit, to get the structure 100% before progressing. Too often you see folks "half-assing" it - especially with flipper houses

[@andres783]

Love how things that would've had me cursing, yelling and frustrated are so well thought out and easily solved when you do them. Definitely enjoy this series and the video design/content. Way to go!

[@nolongeramused8135]

After we discovered that my master shower had been installed without any moisture barrier at all (tile over drywall), we got a contractor involved. Ten days into the demo he told me that they "officially" stopped finding water damage. Lots of rot, warped siding, and mildew. Fun times.

[@RedStorm.]

You do this show really well. Information, teaching, speaking, demonstrations, camera angles, editing, and most of all your creativity is, just perfect for an easy to watch show that is interesting. Thx.

[@saturnia22]

The best DIY channels on youtube are just what you have here, no bs, no shilling for adverts, hard on the head music, magically done edits...just solutions to repair problems and good renos, easy to follow. I call these videos real repair in real time. I've watched your time-lapse living room reno 3 times, it's quite inspiring.

[@luckyarlo7807]

Future reference, there is wood hardeners out there that you could brush on the old rotted areas you didn't replace that would add to the integrity of the rotted boards. Great job with the project so far.

[@toddhart3923]

I really appreciate your work and your vibe while you are working your way through a project. I am working on our 1916 bungalow and I refer to your videos all the time. Keep up the good work.

[@jamesbekurs4683]

I couldn’t have found this channel at a better time. I’m currently going room-by-room on my house built in 1974. Thank you for all this content, dude!

[@lar4305]

The way you calmly look at a problem and figure out how to tackle it is amazing.Nice job 👍

[@tmber01]

This video was VERY helpful as I am currently replacing my subfloor, as well as sistering some of the wall studs due to rot and mold damage in the bathroom. Thanks for posting this.

[@esthermcgough3995]

Trying to help my sister with her house with similar problems under leaky windows.thanks for support info and ideas. Want to be safe and get this done well

[@kscheuerman5378]

Sorry I missed this video yesterday. You did a great job as usual. I really liked seeing a tiny peek at your little guy. It was a gift for us while still keeping him safe. I know you do everything for your family.

[@jff1813]

You never know what little surprises you'll find when you start digging around older houses. Love the channel, BTW!

[@sumar207]

So instructional with meaningful commentary! Please keep making your excellent videos.

[@meinmaine9138]

I think you did an amazing job! I love how you think through everything so thoroughly.

[@randyriggs5463]

Did a good job on the kitchen floor. Being a plumber by trade, would it be a good idea for you to move than stack near center of your sink drain, then offset the vent stack where it used to go? That way you don't have such a long waste arm. Just a thought. Enjoyed your remodel video!

[@lucasmarotta8075]

I just bought a house and the bathroom, which we were going on do a light update on, turned into a full renovation because of old rot. I consider myself mechanically inclined but I’ve never done anything like this, so I’m definitely going to implement these techniques. Thanks.

[@aboelishes]

Nice going, but as a tip i would suggest placing wirenuts on the exposed wiring. Just as a piece of mind for the plumber, who would be working right next to it.

[@davidsmith2562]

Wow! Very professional, and you explain everything well! I like your comment when reaching under the floor to try and disconnect that pipe. "I know you can't see this, but.... try and imagine. " 😂 lol

[@monabale8263]

this gives me hope for my crumbly little old house... thx!

[@andrethib]

I especially enjoyed this video because I'm currently renovating a bathroom and I've been fixing wall & subfloor water damage exactly like this. one problem I've had to deal with, is that the part of the house where the bathroom is was built in 1937 and the 2x4s are actually 2" by 4" so I've had to use larger pieces and rip them down to size

[@Dracomancer273]

Never a bad idea on cut pieces on the exterior wall to slap some copper naphthenate on the cuts at least. Is it over kill? Sure, but no one needs bugs having a chew after doing all that work.

[@annwilliams9214]

This is such a great video. Love to see you tackle these problems i.e. securing the pipes, supports on the studs, smartly cutting away the bad and installing replacement boards that fit like a glove. Shout out also your baby gates sponsor. Caught that heavy traffic driving past 😉

[@brackco]

You do a good job explaining as you go. I like your style.

[@jerrythecoo3295]

Looks good!…….. done some similar work in my 1965 bungalow. I loved the challenges and the surprises hidden from Reno’s from the past.👀😏😎👍👋✌️🇨🇦🍻

[@elvyde1]

Already looks a million times better!

[@hashbestus8502]

Awesome job as always! I really respect and appreciate how you explain every step with zero condescension. It’s almost like you and I are having a conversation 😂 Well done!

[@jimaronson2323]

I say it over and over, but I do find your videos interesting and informative. I look forward to seeing more.

[@ncironhorse8367]

Great job. I love how you use the common DIYer tool brand Ryobi. Those tools usually get a bad rap

[@cjc1216]

You really know your stuff man, exactly how i would have tackled it , great job lovin the videos. You really get me in "just get it done" mode when i watch these .

[@kevinhollis2204]

Excellent job. I have a similar situation in my kitchen where the hot water heater leaked. I've been putting it off.

[@CPQC]

Appreciate your vids man. It’s coming along!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you!

[@Jovinbysea]

You did a great job and explained each step so well. This is a very helpful video.

[@AutoFixYT]

Nice fix! Super exciting to see the kitchen getting such a huge makeover, and I'm excited to see what it will look like. And of course all the things I'll learn along the way. Keep it up!!

[@dustyrose284]

Awesome as always. Happy Spring 🌺🌿🌺

[@hxlddisl4881]

hey yoo waddup the fixer, love ur vids learning a lot from you sir

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Love to hear that! Thank you!

[@reverse5032]

Glad I found your channel, really entertaining stuff!

[@wannabetrucker7475]

Nice 👍🏼 i always get good ideas for working on my old house; it helps a lot. Thx

[@jwbr2]

You have a great relaxing style of presentation. I learn from your tips. So thank and keep up the good work! Greetings from Holland.

[@bearing_aficionado]

A nice quick video before the NFL Draft! NICE!!!👍🍻

[@Scott924m]

You're like the new/next Ron Hazelton enjoy watching your content . Now we need to get you a show on HGTV. Of course with the paycheck to go along with !

[@carolyncarlson3825]

Love to watch you figure things out...I learn allot. This kitchen will be exciting....hugs

[@cicikids3035]

I love how you are so neat and tidy. Great job as always.

[@Ryan-oc6dr]

I can't help but notice you forgot to say, "Two stinky stinky" when you took off the second support board at around 24:10. Will the repair still hold?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

My house collapsed shortly after this video. 😢😉😂

[@jeffreymilarsky3246]

I always LOVE your videos. You explain everything so well. I have tackled projects I once thought I could never attempt before. You are a terrific inspiration. Thanks so much.

[@tedtolentino4955]

Thanks for sharing this video. It may not have been a perfect repair, but it certainly made it better than had it been left neglected. As others have mentioned here, you should have done something to mitigate the mold. That's mold spores in that wood and when you have enough humidity back there, as in the summer, you could have a problem.

[@HB-yq8gy]

Nice work I did something similar to our first house. It was a 1960's ranch with an attached garage for some odd reason they buried the sill plate a few inches below grade. I had to dig out a path and pour a concrete sidewalk/patio along the side of the garage & back. What a pain in the A"s and replacing approximately 6 ft of rotten sill plate & sister the studs it wasn't fun.

[@AaronPowellvox]

I’m enjoying your videos man. Good stuff. It’s cool to see something old made into something so nice.

[@ivanwill]

"I know you can't see what am doing, try to imagine..." Haha! Brilliant...

[@jeffreyb1081]

You’ve already taught me so much. Keep ‘em coming.

[@dianebackhouse4532]

Awesome job as usual, can't wait to see your new kitchen.

[@juneaskew6871]

You did a fantastic job as usual!!

[@aaronmcghee2837]

Glad it ended up not being as bad as it looked! Progress!

[@Expressitc]

I just want to say I really enjoy your videos. I just found you recently and am glad I did.

[@whatevenisamedic]

Im going to have to do this soon and inhad a general idea of what needed to be done i wasnt sure about how to tackle the bottom of the framing. Ao this helps

[@ldqa2737]

That timeline though 🤣😂🤣. We call that pivoting where I work 17:26 17:33 18:00 perseverance!

[@nigelmiller5860]

Love your thinking about all your jobs that you tackle, especially this video thanks looking forward to the rest.

[@Hypn0s2]

Only true pros use the pokey stick. You seem to have fun with your work. I like it. Subbed.

[@Bigdogdealings]

Great vid , good choice getting that copper removed ! Worth it in the long haul!

[@CassieRedsky]

What are the odds the driver bit would fall into the basement like that? I swear those things try their best to become lost forever.

[@nigelmiller5860]

First class job done. Belt and Braces.

[@jmorv8866]

Well done Sir! The only change I would have done was replace that 2x4 with pressure treated, just to be safe.

[@jennifermartinus4929]

You did great, Matt. 😊

[@herbertphippsjr]

At 24:00 you started removing your "wicked awesome support structure" and I couldn't believe what I was seeing...possibly the solution to a major problem for me!!! Am I correct in understanding that you used those planks to support the studs while you worked? And was that a load-bearing wall? I was so excited to learn that technique for a small job like that (which I'm working on the same exact job right now). You could do a whole lesson on just that technique. Little tips like that are valuable to a novice like myself. Great instructional video!

[@tedtolentino4955]

Yes, I think that's what the purpose was for those planks. Since he was removing the support below those rotted studs he needed a way to distribute that load bearing weight elsewhere. Personally, I would have used a few more screws into those planks to be assured that the full weight of the structures above ( we don't know if there is a second floor ) is carried to the studs where the planks are attached.

[@ldqa2737]

22:53 Totally agree. 💯 Great job 👍

[@DeneF]

Wonderful to watch you and listen but I will never get wooden houses. Lol. Many Thanks.

[@user-ju3od5gy5q]

Enjoy the videos. Totally agree with Resale Rabbit below. I am sure you are helping many. Thanks.

[@doc145]

For the dry rot you can buy a spray on hardener. I used some wood epoxy to fix a window sill. First I sprayed the hardener and let it dry then the epoxy. The hardener works well.

[@lindarosenthal6835]

You always do amazing. You have inspired me to do so many fixes for myself. Thank you. Love seeing your progress.

[@AlexeiTetenov]

22:00 Maybe consider using pressure treated 2x4's near the outside of the house that might see more moisture.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Excellent job my friend!!!!

[@duane2243]

Some people have all the fun! Nice work.

[@wendydix5534]

You have so much patience!

[@teresab6383]

Well I learned from you today that a little rot is ok but do you think there is anything on the market that can fix boards on the outside that are rotted can be fix without replacing the boards. If you have a video on this problem please let me know. Thank you. Again a great show

[@tedbaker8291]

Not big on your assessment of the condition of the bottoms of the king/jack studs, but understand the difficulty of replacing them, or at least the time required. No alternative to full replacement? Some kind of sistering?

[@vtecispower]

Great job, just curious to why a plumber has to install your drain / rough in stuff??

[@shoyrushoyru]

probably need a license to do plumbing where he lives

[@joerosado86]

Good job buddy, that was not as easy as it looks, I've done that before and is a little bit of work.

[@tamhunter4035]

I was looking out my window, in Glasgow Scot;and, the other day when you got into a car and went shopping, yet here you are back in America as if it never happened.

[@southerncomfort971]

Love watching you work its actually kind of relaxing, seeing how you just tackle these projects and just do work arounds when needed. You mentioned you might repair the wall from the outside? I have a similar issue here, where the sheeting at the starter strip is breaking down. it appears as its water damage (from outside snow laying to high) and I get the odd mouse or mole coming in. Everyone I have asked about this says I need to take down the entire wall of siding to repair the bottom 8-12 inches of sheeting? but my main concern is getting the starter strip back in the right place( if I only remove the necessary area?) once I have fixed the problem. The other issue is its very close to the ground (septic side) and I want to make sure this doesn't keep happening. close to the ground meaning about 2 or so inches.? Love to hear your thoughts?

[@jenniferadams8577]

Awesome! I love your explanations. Super thorough.

[@skitzochik]

i always dig every video you post, i mean honestly i could watch you read a phone book and be content.

[@ede8193]

Love your videos sir, they are going to help me with the house we are going to move into!! you have a new sub here!!

[@toddavis8603]

Great repair carpenter.

[@audreybowles6357]

You always do good work Sir! Thank you!

[@SiimSaare]

Have you tought about getting a gordless nailgun? Awsome video as always

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

Great post I'm addressing the same issues, nice job. 🏁🏁🏁

[@tron3749]

That would drive me nuts if I wasn't allowed doing my own plumbing, that is a very easy DIY drain setup.

[@tron3749]

Let us know what it costs to get it done by a pro! It would be like $40 in parts from home depot

[@tron3749]

Let us know what it costs to get it done by a pro! It would be like $40 in parts from home depot

[@robertzerafa4806]

There is a resin that you can paint onto the wood that would soak into the wood that make the damaged wood stronger than if it was when it was new.

[@milliewilson9614]

As always, easy to follow and understand. Ty

[@AaronPowellvox]

Lord have mercy @ 5:25. Get some tin snips man. Lol

[@tommycho9068]

Wow looking good. Thank you.

[@benitorodriguez1458]

Very very nice job 👍

[@candicespencer2021]

Your little boy is adorable!

[@deborahhaynes8361]

It's cool to watch you figure things out

[@357QueenBee]

Great as always