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Rotted Sill Replacement
Our story
Our Expertise
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With over 40 years of experience in the contracting industry, Rotted Sill Replacement has built a reputation for excellence. We have completed hundreds of projects, ranging from small renovations to large-scale construction.
At Rotted Sill Replacement, we believe in honesty, integrity, and transparency. We are committed to communicating o
With over 40 years of experience in the contracting industry, Rotted Sill Replacement has built a reputation for excellence. We have completed hundreds of projects, ranging from small renovations to large-scale construction.
At Rotted Sill Replacement, we believe in honesty, integrity, and transparency. We are committed to communicating openly with our clients and providing them with the highest level of service. We treat every project as if it were our own.
Richard C. Michalak
Fully Licensed/Full Insured
Master Carpenter
Specializing in the Removal and Replacement Structural Supports
508-887-5205
“I stand behind my work and being fully licensed and insured, you can rest assure the job will get done and done right the first time.”
Our process
Our Expertise
Our process
Each job is not always the same. Sometimes the damage can easily be fixed from within the home, while other repairs can be made form the exterior of the building. Maybe termites have eaten through the exterior sill plate of the home, water damage behind the boiler, or possibly a crawl space below the house; in any case, the problem can a
Each job is not always the same. Sometimes the damage can easily be fixed from within the home, while other repairs can be made form the exterior of the building. Maybe termites have eaten through the exterior sill plate of the home, water damage behind the boiler, or possibly a crawl space below the house; in any case, the problem can always be fixed. An opening is made to expose the damaged section(s). This allows both access to the problem as well as determining whether or not there is additional damage. In many older homes and business there are often several layers of exterior coverings to expose before the problem area can be found.
Once the problem has been located, the real work can begin; proper removal of the rotted and/or damaged areas. Sometimes it may be simple, and the affected areas may not be that large. For larger sections, this is where careful jacking of the structural supports must be done. Support structure failure is an obvious concern, however, with experience and proper preparation, the possibility of further loss is mitigated.
In addition to the structural supports failing or being damaged, there is often irregular settling that has occurred over time; beams sag, floors dip, ceiling and walls crack. The focus of the sill replacement, is to bring the structure back as close as possible to its original state.
Once the damaged areas have been removed, quality building materials are used to ensure proper stability of the structure once the work has been completed. Pressure treated lumber is used where any wood will come in contact with stone or concrete. This is a Building Code requirement. Proper sizing of kiln dried lumber can be used to strengthen and support those areas. In some cases there is light wall framing that may be needed to repair where the rot has moved beyond the sill structure.
Once completed, the exterior coverings as well as any interior sections that were removed for the construction are repaired as needed and replaced accordingly so that your home or business will be back in shape; safe and sound.
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our Expertise
Our team of experts has the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle any project. From design to construction and everything in between, we have the expertise to ensure that your project is completed to your satisfaction.
Whether it's from years of neglect, damage from water, snow and ice or even an accident of some kind, sometimes, the r
Our team of experts has the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle any project. From design to construction and everything in between, we have the expertise to ensure that your project is completed to your satisfaction.
Whether it's from years of neglect, damage from water, snow and ice or even an accident of some kind, sometimes, the repair that is needed falls into the area of structural reconstruction. Often we see rotted sill plates, supporting columns and beams on homes and businesses that compromise the structural integrity of the building and inevitably the liability of the owner.
Replacement of these structural supports needs the attention someone who has experience in supporting structural loads, who is licensed and fully insured. First and foremost, the safety of the people who own the home or building, as well as the people doing the work, is paramount.
This is where professionals come in! Someone fully licensed and insured who will get the job done properly; quickly and safely to allow your home or business to get back in shape.
My team and I specialize in this field of construction, and have been for well over 40 years. After a full assessment of the damage we are able to find out what needs to be removed and replaced. The reconstruction of the affected areas can be quick and painless putting your mind and wallet at ease.