Image Credit PICADORPICTURES, Shutterstock Before you get started, you'll need to cut joist to replace the one that is damaged.
You may need to make notch to allow the joist to fit, so keep that in mind when you're measuring.
Image Credit Lolostock, Shutterstock Next, you'll need to make room to do the actual repair.
You do not need electrical wires and pipes in your way, so you'll need to remove those temporarily to make room for you and your equipment.
in some cases, you'll need to make T-jack to hold up bit more weight.
By calling the local building inspector or going in person to the department, You can find out if your area requires permit.
you'll need to pay thousands of dollars in repairs.
The cost of the wood should run you few hundred dollars, which is nothing compared to the thousands you might pay otherwise..
With that said, it's cheaper to make the repair yourself, so that is decision you'll have to make...
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