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Originally Posted by dipso
That doesn't look that bad, rip up the 2x6 and replace it before you set your new pan.
It looks like just one is bad maybe two or three, big deal. While their up check out the joists and if necessary treat them. Should be no big deal. This can all be done from up top.
If a joist looks damaged and has you worried you can always sister another joist to it.
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Thanks for the input - I've been going through the 5 stages of grief today - I think I'm almost at acceptance.
Regarding that 2x6 - it's scheduled for removal as is all of the wood in that area except the floor. My intentions were to build a new wall there (that would be a shower wall for reference) and then lay a new subfloor. Out plans include laying new hardwood floor in the entire room including that closet. If treating the area is acceptable and again there is no structural damage we'll go that route. If not we will explore the options we need to explore. My wife handled it much better than I Did but the primary reason I handled it badly was the effect on my project time line. It pretty much blows any work I'll get done in the next 2 weeks since I'll be out of town for a week. I'll have to get the termite guys we've been using the last few years to come look at it for good measure, we have a contract with them but I'm not sure if it has lapsed. We'll see and I'll keep posted.