Knife Test on Joist
The joists were so soft that with little pressure, a knife could go all the way through the wood, indicating severe wood rot.
Before Floor Replacement
The floor over this area was very soft from wood rot.
During Wood Floor Replacement
Joists were replaced or repaired based on the level of existing integrity.
During Wood Floor installation
Here is a view of the main floor replacement area during the installation.
Main Area Floor Replaced
Here is the main area of the home where the floor was replaced.
Soft Floor in Pantry
The homeowner had cut a section in the floor and found the subfloor was soft and rotten in the pantry before inspection.
During Floor Replacement
The existing joists were either replaced or repaired depending on the wood integrity.
Final Result with Subfloor
Here is the pantry after floor replacement.
New Installed Floor View From Below
Here is an underside view of the new floor from in the crawl space
