Sill plate and rim joist: moisture, rot and bearing
At the foundation-wall junction, air/water leakage or prolonged moisture can damage load-transfer wood; correct the source before concealing or reinforcing.
Decision triage
VERT / GREEN · JAUNE / YELLOW · ROUGE / RED
What the professional checks
The professional checks water/air source, wood moisture, insects, decay extent, joist/wall bearing, anchorage and drying/repair strategy.
Official sources
Sources checked: 2026-08-24
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