Once you ensure that all the jack posts are structurally sound, the support beam's crack can be fixed. A quick way to repair the beam is to use an angle iron underneath the beam's cracked part. This is to make the steel take the load even if the beam cracks fully.
How much does it cost to repair a beam?
The average cost to replace a rotted support beam is between $2,000 and $10,000. For more complicated jobs, you may find the cost can be as much as $25,000. The cost depends on the size of the beam, the number of load-bearing walls affected, and the beam's location.
How do you repair a rotted roof beam?
First, remove the rotten wood, and then replace it with new rafters.
- Remove the rotted wood with a chisel and pry bar. ...
- Measure the length of framing wood needed with a measuring tape. ...
- Cut the framing wood to fit with a circular saw. ...
- Cut sister boards if necessary with a circular saw. ...
- Screw the new rafter into place.
