View Full Version : Need to replace a 6m long sill beam on 200yr German Fachwerk House, ideas?
daza2838
Apr 12, 2011, 01:08 PM
I'm replaceing a 6m sill beam in a 200 yr old Fachwerk House (in Germany). Currently I'm repairing the stand stone foundation so that it's securely in place before the sill job gets underway. I've been told I can replace the wooden beam with a concrete poured beam any ideas?
Dr1757
Apr 17, 2011, 10:11 AM
Certainly a concrete sill would be better that a wooden one. If you can construct a form that allows you to completely fill it with concrete, ensuring there's no air pockets, you should be in good shape.
daza2838
Apr 17, 2011, 01:09 PM
Do you think it would be OK to do smaller sections at a time ? I don't fancy removeing the whole lot at one time and supporting the entire side, she's a heavy old place...
Dr1757
Apr 18, 2011, 03:16 AM
I think you could do it in sections as long as you tie each section together with rebar. Ie: extend the rebar through the end cap of the first section, then remove that end cap for next section and repeat as necessary.