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Originally Posted by mikester
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.
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I know, I understood what you were saying.
I am talking about the damaged 2x6 on the floor, not the old pan wall you are planing on taking out anyways.
Remove the damaged 2x6 on the floor, look under it at the joist and check for damage, and live termites. If it has you worried, sister a new one to it for strength.
You are probably in good shape because termites rarely travel from board to board. They are blind.
I wouldn't put a new subfloor on top until I knew what was underneath. You can always check from the garage but then you have to cut a hole in your ceiling.