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Updated over 7 years ago on . Most recent reply

studs & baseplates have rotted (picture included)
Hi guys!
I've got an interesting additional room on a flip property.
Looks like the bottom 1/2' of everything structural has eroded/eaten away/magically vanished!
Now I'd like to retain this room but, clearly, it needs structural reinforcement. I'm looking for a cost-effective solution to bring the room up to code.
I think it might need a new cement beam poured and new base-plates & rebars installed. Is there a cheap way to do this without moving the existing good portion of the studs?
Cheers!
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Termites?? It looks like termites. If it is, then in addition to reinforcing the structure, you should consider a termite treatment for the whole structure....and If I were you, I would continue pulling baseboards off to see where else they may be hidding.