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Replacing dry rotted joists

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I’m sistering some 2×12 to old dry rotted 2x10s on a floor system that has about 4 inches of deflection. Should I jack the floor gently back into position before sistering or try and sister the 2x12s then jack on them?
Thanks,
Richard

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    I'm sistering some 2x12 to old dry rotted 2x10s on a floor system that has about 4 inches of deflection. Should I jack the floor gently back into position before sistering or try and sister the 2x12s then jack on them?
    Thanks,
    Richard

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