Replace intermediate floor

[FilipHe]

Hello!

Raising a question in case it turns out that the intermediate floor in our townhouse is moldy as we have had rain in the facade. Another neighbor discovered this in their home. We have not checked this in ours.

How expensive and feasible is this? Townhouse, 130 sqm. Two floors, not split-level. This concerns the floor between the first and second floors.

 

[Jonatan79]

Mold on what? What damage does the neighbor have? It's very unusual for an entire beam layer to be replaced due to mold. It must be completely rotten if so.

 

[FilipHe]

Mold on what? What damage does the neighbor have? Very unusual for an entire flooring structure to be replaced due to mold. It must be completely rotten if so.

The mid joist layer, the outermost rule against the facade seems to be rotten, as the facade was likely poorly constructed.
Do you replace it then? The facade obviously needs to be redone to stop it, considering how it looks.

 

[Jonatan79]

You only replace what is rotten and damaged.

 

[FilipHe]

You only replace what is rotten and damaged.

I buy that. But is this possible? Considering it is a load-bearing part? And that it is the outer one.

 

[Jonatan79]

Yes

 

[FilipHe]

Yes

Is it a major intervention for a craftsman or expensive?

 

[Jonatan79]

No, hardly.

 

[Johan456]

Don't worry. If any part is rotten, that part will be replaced. If something that is load-bearing is removed, you have to put up a prop to support parts of the floor structure so it doesn't sag. The biggest problem would then be the damage to the ceiling.

 

[FilipHe]

No, hardly.

That's awesome. Thanks for the reply.

 

[FilipHe]

Don't worry. If any part is rotten, that part will be replaced. If you tear down something that is load-bearing, you'll need to put in supports to hold up parts of the flooring so it doesn't sag. The biggest problem will be damage to the ceiling in that case.

That's great. Appreciate the info. Now I can sleep a little better tonight!