Hello everyone, first time on here. I was hoping for a little help with a problem that I have. I recently purchased a used home and the more time I spend in it, the more problems that I find. There is a small half bath in the back on the house which is convienent to use when the guys are over watching the game, havin a bud. The problem is that I noticed the toilet leaks water all over the floor when you flush it. So I pulled the toilet out thinking that all that needed to be done was replace the wax ring. When I pulled it out, i noticed that the drain is not in the bottom of the toilet, but in the back of the toilet and goes through the wall. Worse yet, its not the ring, but the outer rim of the platic coulpling that is broken and causing the leak. But the plastic coupling is one continuous piece, so the whole pipe needs to be replaced. Also, I noticed that there is alot of water damage that was done. So it appears as though I need to tear out the sheetrock and see how much frame damage was done. So, here are my questions… Has anyone dealt with a pipe coupling problem like I have and what was done. Also, lets say there is damage only about 6 inches high on the framing, does the whole thing need to be replaced, or can I just hack off the bottom 6 inches down to the foundation and replace it. Thanks in advance for any help.
Discussion Forum
Discussion Forum
Up Next
Video Shorts
Featured Story
Listeners write in about shower panels and cordless tools and ask questions about old wiring, air leaks, and gutter covers.
Featured Video
Highlights
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Fine Home Building
Follow
-
Fine Homebuilding
Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial Now -
GBA Prime
Get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
- Home Group
- Antique Trader
- Arts & Crafts Homes
- Bank Note Reporter
- Cabin Life
- Cuisine at Home
- Fine Gardening
- Fine Woodworking
- Green Building Advisor
- Garden Gate
- Horticulture
- Keep Craft Alive
- Log Home Living
- Military Trader/Vehicles
- Numismatic News
- Numismaster
- Old Cars Weekly
- Old House Journal
- Period Homes
- Popular Woodworking
- Script
- ShopNotes
- Sports Collectors Digest
- Threads
- Timber Home Living
- Traditional Building
- Woodsmith
- World Coin News
- Writer's Digest
Replies
Please call a professional. rg
Mostly what you ask could be possible, hard to really say. As far as your being able to tackle it I'm sure you probably can.
But first check with friends for a good reference on a remodeling contractor. Sometimes there the all around guys who have been there.
When I ran my remodeling company I offered a Bob Vila service. I came out looked at the issues and if it didn't violate any city license issues or might kill the client I offered help, encouragement and the security that I was just a phone call away for help.
I didn't get as abused as one might think. I referred a lot of the clients to plumbing, electrical and Heat/Air subcontractors. because a lot of the time they were going to get themselves in a very stressful harmful situation.
Most good Remodeling Contractors when approached for paid advise will find the time for you.
Good Luck
Thanks for the advice. THe wall is structural, its an outside wall. That is why I was thinking that it might not be a good idea but not real sure.
Not all outside walls are structural. What kind of roof? Hip (gutters on all four sides) or gable (gutters on two sides, pointed walls on other two sides)? One story or two? Brick or wood siding? How bad is the damage? That's the most important question. If the damage is bad enough that the bottom couple of inches is already completely rotted, then you won't make it any worse by cutting off the bad part and adding new wood. Can you post pictures, hopefully with the sheetrock removed? Then we can give answers that are somewhat intelligent.
Do it right, or do it twice.
Do you know if you ask him anything more, he is going to send you a bill?
Tom
post more details.
Determine if wall is structural - outside wall? two story house? on a gable end of the house or under eave of the roof? and pull sheet rock off to determine extent of damage. If wall is non-structural, then no problem cutting studs at bottom and sistering on "jack" studs with nails.
what is the pipe your back-outlet toilet flows into? cast iron or all pvc? how old is the house? Any damage to floor joists if on crawl space / basement?
remodeler
Even if the wall is structural, he should be able to cut out one stud at a time and replace it before cutting the next one.
I'd be worried more about the sole plate and/or mudsill and floor joists; If he has to jack up the whole house he's gonna need help and no kidding. Hard to tell though without a pic....
Dinosaur
'Y-a-tu de la justice dans ce maudit monde?
If,, you decide to take this assignment, please wear leather gloves, and bring your box fan. You will run into some very interesting looking mold, basically black and white and most everything in between. Wear those safety glasses, too. Jim J