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I've got the manual and have a pretty good understanding on replacing flooring. My problem, in many spots of our newly purchased "Fallin' Downer" (as opposed to fixerupper) is that the lower portion of the exterior walls is rotten. Actually it's eaten. The previous owner used plywood for his underpinning in the front of the house and the termites have gotten fat and happy.
I'm planning on taking off as much paneling as necessary to make sure I get all the termites evicted or assasinated and I'll replace studs as necessary. What I'm so confused about is that bottom 2x4 under each wall. The majority of these boards will have to be replaced, but how do I replace it when all the 2x4 studs are resting on it and they are holding up the trailer?
I don't have any pics available, but if you have the manual, turn to page 3-4. The area I'm referring to is show in the top pic. The new 2x4 is being screwed into the 2x4 to which I am referring.
Also, on page 7-8, the top pic shows what looks like a floor joist under where the door would close. How do you replace a floor joist that has an exterior wall on it?
Real quick notes to take into account: I'm average at best with my DIY skills: I'm not near as strong as I used to be b/c of my back: We are trying to get out as inexpensive as possible and will probably replace the trailer itself in 3-5 years (it's a 1978 Liberty singlewide).
Thanks for any and all help!
Jim
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