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   teasea | Sep 16, 2003 02:38pm | #1

   I would remove the subflooring all of it! I dont like crawling around in dark places with spiders and snakes! sounds like a nasty job you have my condolence

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   honeydoos | Sep 16, 2003 03:28pm | #2

   I agree, remove the subflooring and go from the top.  Don't like spiders and snkes at all.  Besides which if that many need replaing the subfloor probably does too!

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   Piffin | Sep 16, 2003 04:03pm | #3

   As a general rule, I agree with these guys. But it might depend on the oerall situation and you give little background info about type of construction, reason theyneed replacement, whether rim/sill needs to go too, type of sill and foundation, condition of house, etc.

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   mrhodes | Sep 17, 2003 05:24am | #5

   It is a basic ranch style house with 2X4 framing and only 2X8 joists.  I think I will go with the over the top method.  Thanks you all.  Yeah, and the problem was caused from excessive moisture in the crawlspace.  I think the downspouts put it right in there.  Do termites prefer moist or dry wood?

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   teasea | Sep 18, 2003 07:03pm | #6

   sounds like someone stuck the clothes dryer exaust pipe into the crall space, crall space not vented ,install vapor barrior   and curtain drains for down spouts

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   Frankie | Sep 16, 2003 04:15pm | #4

   1. Remove the sheathing.

   2. Replace only a few joists at a time.

   3. Resheath.

   Piffin maks good points. If the joists need replacement, so may be other parts of the framing.

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