2014-05-16 Deck Day-2 -- Sill Repair

When I tore out the blocks of the top step I uncovered a problem I wasn't sure I could solve.  
The sill was rotted.  Time to call out the big guns.  I called Mike Thigpen's crew.  Mike sent a
couple of his guys over to do a top quality job as usual.  

They carefully removed my deteriorated siding.  We don't have the money to replace it right
now.  I didn't want it to look awful after repairs and I wanted it to be structurally sound when
done.  That's my main reason for calling the professionals.


After removing the siding they carefully pryed away the door facing.


They discovered it was only water damage.  Whew!  I was hoping it wasn't termites.  Prior to
purchase, our home inspection showed no sign of termites.  Later, Orkin Pest Control also showed
no sign of termites.  I was praying this was something simple.


Here's the test hole Mike poked through the sill when he inspected the damage.  Turns out it was only dry rot.


Mike's crew tested the sill either side of the door and found it to be sound.  They cut out the bad part and removed it.


The joists were resting on the cinder block foundation so they were unaffected.


They replaced the damaged piece with a new, pressure treated 2" X 8".


It took a bit of coaxing to pound the thing in place.


There we are -- good as new!



A few days later, see what a great job Mike's crew did matching and replacing the siding.  His son used
a hot air gun and removed the old putty.  Then he used new putty to smooth and repair the siding where
the old stair rails had been.


After painting, you can't tell the repairs from the original.  These guys are the best!



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