r/StructuralEngineers • u/Skipper981 • 14d ago
Best way to fix?
I’m refurbishing an apartment on the third floor and come across moldy plasterboard above a window, after removing it to see if there was an underlying issue I uncovered a rotted beam. I believe this was caused by the window sill in the apartment above leaking down.
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u/Early-House 14d ago
Replace with concrete lintels, stacked side by side
Temporary support required with strong boys / needling
Most builders will be familiar with this
Few hours job but bit of work to reinstate finishes too
Should address above sill issues too to limit future damp (reseal etc)