Exit the area below the subfloor through the crawl space and obtain a piece of framing lumber as the replacement joist.
Replacing bathroom floor joists.
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Make sure to get all of the damaged or moldy.
Put the tip of the crowbar between the boards and push it in using the hammer to tap on the end.
To replace floor joists you must first remove the floorboards that cover them.
Make sure you also buy the same type of joist.
Find a new floor joist with these exact same dimensions.
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Floor joists can be damaged by boring insects such as termites or extended exposure to water.
When you replace the subfloor the new ends have to sit on the joists so cut out your wet subfloor along two joists on either side of the damage.
Use a tape measure to measure the length width and height of your existing floor joist.
Costs will vary widely depending on the extent and nature of the original problem.
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Find a replacement joist that is the same size as your floor joist.