Replacing rotted bottom plate in a load bearing wall?

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16th November 2008, 07:21 AM
ubeaut

Replacing rotted bottom plate in a load bearing wall?

Not having found the exact answer, I was hoping to get some advice from those that may have experienced this before... Brick Veneer house, the spa bath has leaked and rotted away the bottom plate of two internal walls as well as a portion of the adjoining external(load bearing) wall. No signs of movement but I am keen to re-establish some support here. The plan is to tear out the bathroom and renovate anyway, but I'm unsure how to rebuild this external wall safely. I will consult a builder...

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