How to replace the rotten log crowns?
Sooner or later, all owners properly damp-proof (non-sheathed and insulated) carcass facing the same problem: the lower crown carcass rots.
Because of what the rotting carcass?
- From the water flowing from the roof;
- From precipitation falling on the crown directly;
- Due to the contact with the ground ring log containing moisture.
What is the algorithm replace rotten carcass crown?
to replace crowns log, you will need two powerful jack. Resting jacks solid foundation (stone, bricks) raise the walls of the house.
Important!
Raising the walls are slowly advance relieving slab and roof space around the chimney.
After removing the diseased portion of the crown (50 cm apart from the place rot) set in advance in the free space prepared timber - it should match the old in diameter and be treated ognebiozaschitoy!
Before this change all the waterproofing on the foundation, because the old crown rotting because of it.
After replacing the timber frame is omitted to place jacks, watching closely so that the old and new parts of the crown docked on the corner of the house.