How To Replace Wall Plate

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to replace a rotten wall plate. The wall plate in this case is the bottom corner of Shannon's personal garage/shop. As you can see the wood is black and rotten and Shannon shows you how to fix it and prevent it from happening again.
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[@cod1ak]

Nicely done video. No crankin guitar sounds or air head jokes. Professional and straight forward!

[@solydst8]

This video just remined me how crappy life was before the reciprocating saw. Thanks for the upload!

[@Fishingtuts]

Way back I took old windows out with a handsaw. Then I got a sawzall, wow.

[@robertbamford8266]

And the oscillating saw!

[@Harmon1ca]

This was really satisfying to watch. Yet another clear, well explained, and confidence-building video.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad to hear it!

[@loumonte658]

Construction surgery is a great skill to have in the field.

[@andrewcarr2431]

start out with a hammer and a crowbar and end up using every tool you own by the end

[@holtrussell]

Great video Shannon, thanks for sharing! Your channel is excellent and has been so helpful throughout the years. I really appreciate the guide as I have been staring at a similar situation in my garage for a few years wondering how best to tackle. Thank you!!

[@lagg-alot8308]

I had same exact problem. I cut out bigger section and poured 3 in high x 8 in wide cement footing under the entire front wall to raise the wood out of wet area. Then built back pressure treated wall plate on my raised cement. Where I live is high risk of termites attracted to wet wood.

[@robinrummel1359]

@John Perricone I was wondering if pressure treated wood could/should be used since in his case since it seems water will continue to pool in that area.

[@hondafannn]

What you did is exactly what I need to do with my garage. Someone previous to me extended the garage about 2 feet into the driveway, without raising the cement. I get water in there and bottom plate is fairly rotted out. I was hoping to find a video of someone doing that but haven’t been able to find one. I could just do what Shannon did but that wouldn’t stop the water from getting in.

[@paulcurtis5730]

This was unbelievably helpful. You took the mystery out of it, and it seems doable. We're going to do this to the garage tomorrow. Thank you so much.

[@guitarjoel717]

Great video! I have to do this exact kind of repair. This is incredibly helpful. Nice editing too, appreciate the volume adjustments during power tool use 👍🏼

[@HouseImprovements]

You're welcome!

[@puffyd58]

Outstanding video. I've got a very similar problem on two walls of a small exterior closet that houses our water heater and a bit of storage. Unfortunately, I've put the repairs off way too long and my damage is worse than yours (mold has appeared). Thanks to your use of PVC, I've got much more confidence about proceeding my myself, without calling a pro. Thanks!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Thanks for sharing. Mistakes were made when upgrading your garage. I guess,being human, makes us all falable. Important thing it is addressed and repaired. You came up with a decent solution without breaking the bank. Best to you and yours

[@slip0n0fall]

Nice video - it's comforting to hear that even the pros face the same issues.

[@audreybowles6357]

This helps a great deal! Thank you for posting this Shannon as it prepares me to tackle my garage next Spring with the rotten rear wall plate (due to water and tree root damage).

[@HouseImprovements]

You can do it!

[@sergioleone4215]

This is an excellent repair. I especially liked the prefabbed corner piece and how it fit into place so perfectly. The only thing I would have done differently is to possibly cut a channel in the concrete under the bottom plate so that water could drain out instead of puddling on the inside.

[@michaelrogers8912]

I really like how thorough you are, awesome work.

[@HeavyDutyBS]

Enjoyed this video like the application of the PVC to keep it from happening again. I have a similar situation but in another location on my house... I'm going to do the same thing. THANKS 👍

[@dyuan3298]

Excellent content and very helpful with the explanations as you go through this repair process. Keep up the good work..

[@LessThanHandy]

Always a pleasure to watch an expert at work....👏👏👏👏

[@Sparticone]

I have the same situation going on for my garage. The plate sits directly on the cement pad and rotted out. So glad I've seen this video !

[@ramzy1013]

Great job I'll be doing this tomorrow. I appreciate this video and your expertise.

[@matteversole5980]

Good job, Shannon! Thanks for sharing! Your videos are helpful and easy to follow, keep them coming.

[@HouseImprovements]

You are so welcome!

[@matteversole5980]

I also own and operate a home improvement company. I have learned from you and have implemented some of your techniques with success!!

[@mytubebobbie06h]

Great job. I learned a few things and that is worth more to me than you know. I’m a DIY’er and love doing these sort of things around the house.

[@jeinerleon2058]

I like how you approach things the way of ... I have this issue and this is how it's going to get resolved!

[@sorinankitt]

To help alleviate the water buildup, cut out a channel in the concrete right in front of the building and install a Storm Drain Channel Drain Kit and drain it into a line in the soil beside the concrete and out to the street.

[@jayneela3077]

Wonderful and neatly done and with clear instructions. Bravo.

[@joebrown1382]

Very good repair work. Good measuring is the secret for a good finish.

[@wb5plj]

Very valuable. New construction where all is nice and proper is one thing and thanks for it. But situations like this where all is not clear and proper but needs to be repaired is very useful. Both the tearing it apart etc and the tie it back together. Thanks again.

[@b5maddog]

Great informative and educational video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing it.

[@ilbcnu1313]

Good video. Exactly what I was looking for to do my garage that I opened up today. Thanks.

[@dennisranck1613]

I have seen a video or two of Shannon's. I do believe that this is probably one of the best videos that he has put out.

[@jimtaylor2725]

I have a similar issue with my back door to my patio. I stumbled on this video and I am so glad I did a great idea. I plan to do this over the weekend. Very good explanation of how to proceed. Thank you for this.

[@HouseImprovements]

Good luck!

[@borys444]

Thanks for the awesome video, I really enjoyed watching this.

[@daveyancosky2542]

Great video, always educational, and I personally greatful for this type of help. Thank You

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad to hear it!

[@bernardviau1795]

Shannon, you are a born teacher... Great video.

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

Thanks for sharing. Learning lots from all your videos. Great work 👍

[@paulhendrickson5233]

Your videos are so understandable and not complicated also the content is explained in a way you don’t need a PhD! Another great job on a great video, waiting for the next one. 👍

[@harishveeramani2907]

Excellent work Shannon. Really enjoyed the video. Keep up the nice work. Greetings from Ottawa!

[@jlquinteros]

Shannon, as always your videos are awesome.

[@MorninTripper]

Perfectly produced video in time and content.

[@l.nguyen9176]

Addicted to watching your creative construction skill

[@bigtom1948]

Good repair, thanks for sharing the steps.

[@waynetrain8033]

Great video Shannon. Unfortunately my garage was built on slab , I’ve had the water issue . I’d did seal the edge of the siding / cement. It’s stopped, but I have a feeling there’s damage . I plan to change the siding some day. When I open that can of worms, I guess I’ll see?? This video will be remembered, when that wonderful day comes🤬🤬

[@danmac99]

As always, thanks for the great and helpful videos.

[@Patriot41776]

Outstanding video! Taking the fear out of DIY!

[@COMMANDER-ONE]

Good to see I’m not the only one who uses a speed square as a broom!

[@robertbamford8266]

Excellent video. Clear explanation and description of techniques. Others have commented about use of PT. The corner insert was a great idea as was the use of PVC board. Was the mold a possible health risk? Last time I did something similar, I used bleach to clean and kill any surface mold before I went after the damaged wood.

[@Maz-2393]

Great video and thanks for showing all what you did. Nice one and cheers

[@larryz24]

Great fix Shannon, I think the PVC base plate will keep that corner rot free. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@HouseImprovements]

I hope so!

[@jag8901]

Great work - thanks for sharing

[@Tube009ish]

Thanks so much for the video! I learned a lot from this.

[@gilc7922]

Thank you for the video. I will consider pvc board next time if I have this problem

[@CinemaSasquatch]

Excellent video. I have two corners like that. One on each side of the rear sliding glass door. Our roof has no rain gutters and the rain spills off the roof onto the patio and splashes back under the siding. In turn it has rotted out the bottom of the wall.

[@HouseImprovements]

Get some gutters that roof, that is a huge cause of rot and mould in homes.

[@prodigirl1]

Great job! this will help me out tremendously

[@stippett129]

Thanks. Love these kind of videos

[@ralphpuleo1987]

Great video! I'll be using your info replacing the rotten plate On my shed.

[@12341walkman]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrCarmelo1959]

Very creative job well done also I love all your tools I’m the same I love my tools especially battery operated ones kudos my friend

[@mitchregal9604]

Excellent video. I’m working on a 12x12 two story tiny house.

[@bobbysmith1439]

Your channel rocks! Such good content!

[@darrah3854]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed!

[@hebber1961]

I have fond memories of being able to kneel on concrete, without kneepads, for long periods of time.

[@warrenmichael918]

i should call her :)

[@tribulationprepper787]

Boy! You ain't lyin'. Whatever happened to our knees? I think they have been replaced with wisdom.

[@sergioleone4215]

LOL! I lost that ability about 10 years ago after squatting in the garage for about an hour while making a new gate for my fence. Once I stood back up something wasn't right and my right knee cap felt loose and hurt for a week. Now I get achy knees when the weather changes. Don't get old.

[@GeneLake001]

27 minutes in. “ could have drilled that a little deeper “. How many times have I said that! Great video as always. Thank you for posting this.

[@TheDesertRoseRanch]

Great videos as always. Appreciate the tips.

[@HouseImprovements]

You bet!

[@2bikemikesguitartopics145]

Knee pads are the way to go. Just looking from my vantage, you know the water is going to continue to pool their and the PVC won't necessarily rot, but what about creating a drainage water Channel Through the PVC to the outside of the garage so the water doesn't actually stay on the pad inside the garage?

[@chriscrusader5412]

Looks sweet!! I was wondering, for the water problem, its still gonna rot the dry wall.? Maybe you could cut a small trench in slab just in front of garage door.? There is already a crack in slab there. Then put in a drain trench along the front of garage!? Maybe would make a good video?

[@extmix5270]

Nicely done. He makes no mistake ~

[@RangerWest]

Oi I'm a Jobcorps student in Kentucky I watch your videos so i know how to do my trade work in facility maintenance thx man

[@rayscdn07]

your channel should have more subscribers , very instructive!!

[@rosewd2]

Might be a good idea to use some of that pvc board on the outside bottom and the inside to prevent rot. I think now you need 8” to the ground, but my garage is built the same way and I need to repair my corner too. I think a post jack under the door opening would be a good idea as some bear load in the corners

[@bartbug1]

I'd throw a bit of 'damp course stripping' in there mate (just my two cents worth for that mongrel job) , that will help it last a bit longer. Given the slabs a bit shite and the water running off into that corner, so that sucks to be that home owner. I'd have used a scrap piece for your bash to instlal that bottom scab plate to save it's end or if you had one (and Acro Prop, to push up the load on the trusses/roof). But a good job mate, it well help it last a few more years. Thanks for the vid and cheers from a fellow Carpenter from Australia. Love your vids, they're a great learning resource for all of us Carpenters, we can always learn from each other. Cheers.

[@LuminairPrime]

Good work and I like the PVC! Still, I would love to see pressure treated wood so close to the ground, especially when repairing a failure already caused by rot!

[@omaxman1]

Awesome video.... Please keep em coming

[@mattlane2010]

Man! This was so helpful. Thanks!

[@Blue60]

Great video to watch cheers

[@sj122s]

great video.. very informative!

[@Djm9393]

Ty for the video knowledge is power

[@SinnisjInsulator]

Oh ya. You want that water to spout away from the house. I have a similar issue with my house in the back where water can sit in the patio stones and goes nowhere during heavy rainfalls. Great video.

[@emiliog2916]

excelent idea, gracias

[@T.E.P.]

another great vid for you channel!

[@jeronedwards6590]

Shannon is the 🐐

[@drewpierce2273]

I like how you pre built and installed the rotted corner before further demolition. It makes good sense seeing it done that way. Hope the pvc strip works, but start digging out the mulch and soil soon. Snow soon I bet.

[@HouseImprovements]

The exterior soil level is not really the problem here , its the low spot in the pad against that wall where water sits. If you watch the first 3 minutes of the video again I explain it there.

[@drewpierce2273]

@@HouseImprovements Yes, you did explain that too.

[@paulmonk7820]

@@HouseImprovements But you did not fix the low spot in the pad.

[@04camryv6]

I subscribe because of this video. Keep up the work.

[@bronxbirdman21]

You the man Shannon!!

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

💯

[@TheSlipperyNoodle]

Very interesting video sir.

[@lcook0825]

Nice video. Looks good.

[@britbgirle]

Thank you So Much!

[@jeffthewhiff]

Very interesting video and repair, Shannon. I always enjoy watching your home improvement videos and have learned a lot too!

[@jerrygrayson8421]

Did you add flashing outside corner. Love you video it is real. I am professional and envy your knee strength

[@zoey5615]

Thank you

[@zoey5615]

Thank you again

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

What a great video. I have a rotten door frame in my basement. Would I need a new door frame or just replace one board at a time? I am sure I will find more once I start the removal process but the door frame itself was my concern. I purchased it from Lowes or Home Depot 10+ yrs ago and guessing I can not just buy a frame, I would have to buy the door which I do not need. Your videos are inspiring and very helpful. Sometimes the DIY person may be handy but does not know a tool or a product exists to do a specific job and without people like you, we would be at the mercy of the company and what they charge. Peace, Mo

[@dwayneburbridge3283]

Great video once again! Hope that I do not need it but good to know...just in case!

[@k.d.8924]

nicely done

[@mae2759]

Good work Shannon! Looks like that old bottom plate wasn't pressure treated, which probably helped contribute to that rot.

[@dillwiggle2]

Should have used treated lumber to begin with and on his repair.

[@bigalcervantes5118]

Your an awesome carpenter!

[@HouseImprovements]

Wow, thanks!

[@waynetrain8033]

I just finished watching this for the third time. Christmas is coming I want that nail gun 👍

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Looks like your going to have to design a way for the water to flow away from that end and side. Nice repair job!

[@MeepChangeling]

Good work! Even comes with a drinking game. Take a shot every time he says "Basically".

[@HouseImprovements]

better have a 40 on hand! LOL

[@Grizzlee7200]

This couldn't have come at a better time! The only thing is I have basically the same repair , however the rot goes behind a set of concrete steps? I guess I will have to pre-build a section of wall with the sheathing in place (bottom plate attached?) If only I could attach a picture...

[@BillWalters77]

Hi Shannon. I love the impromptu youtube video - thanks for spending extra time to show us how to do this. I like the PVC as the lower plate - would your local building inspector be OK with that?

[@HouseImprovements]

I actually see no reason why not. It is solid PVC so it will not compress or delaminate .

[@yanis7902]

great video thank you! a quick question is the pvc video code aproved ?