wet bathroom wall problem, please advise Updates as we go

[quesodano]

Redoing bathrooms is a chore but not all that bad. What kind of construction is the house. How old is it. What kind of money are you willing to spend. These are the first set of questions you need to answer.

 

[kimisfishing]

built in 1980, is an A frame. was originaly just a weekend home. has been built onto in last 5 years, been empty for 3 years. My daughter has to decide how much money. we are going to Habitat for Humanity tomorrow to see what they have. I did some research today and have an idea what I think is best, but it is her house I just do the work LOL
I want to put 1/2 in drywall over all the white board which would be just about half the room but then we would have to refinish the tub cause she cant buy a new one or a liner. So will update everyone tomorrow night.
By the way thanks and I love that you all are so willing to jump in and help when anyone asks..... YOU ALL ARE THE GREATEST....

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

The other issue I see, have you found the reason that the wall got wet to start with? You don't want to put it all back together if you still have a leak somewhere.

That needed repeating.

There's no need to worry about what to put back up until you KNOW for sure why it's rotting​

 

[kimisfishing]

the leak was bad workmanship LOL they did not seal the edges well the pipes and all do not leak

 

[kimisfishing]

. First update. We found termites in the floor now waiting for estamates and what to do. Might be leaving this one alone... but hope to have it repaired so she can stay

 

[kimisfishing]

Update 2. Need new bathroom floor. We are getting estamates but might do it ourselves. We are not scared of hard work. The man selling the house to us is paying for pest control and floor but we are trying to spend his money as if it were ours. Will let you all know what happens. I have picks but she doesn't want them on facebook so will share them soon

 

[kimisfishing]

3 workers contacted and 3 different answers

1 said 1/2 days work
2 said 1 days work and treated wood for the first layer
3 says 4 days work and untreated wood for the first layer
we have to do 3 inches of wood for the floor to be even with the rest of the house.
we still have no $ price$ but I did find wood laminate flooring we can put down our selves for about 35.00 for the room.

How do I know which contractor to trust????????

 

[Royd]

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Without pics, again, we can only guess. I have replaced several bathroom floors, completely. Actually cutting and heading off the old joists, or splicing back in. Regardless, the joists must be supported, if cut through, which takes considerable work.

Are they doing this, or just scabbing onto the sides of the old joists? Works, but leaves old rot in place. Not recommended.

How many people are involved in the work?

If it's complete floor replacement, 4 days is closer to reality. There's really no need for pressure treated wood, unless moisture is continually present. The floor will be covered by 3/4" CDX sheathing, and then, cement board, if you are tiling.

Pressure treated is generally no more expensive than good quality framing timber...The downside to PT is that it is usually still very moist from the the treating, and tends to shrink, after the work is in place. This can cause problems, even though you would probably never be aware of it.

ETA: Laminated flooring in a bathroom is just asking for extra work, later on. Eventually, it will probably start to separate. Go with tile or vinyl, if you can't afford tile.

 

[kimisfishing]

Here are the pics......

 

[Royd]

Does the particle board butt up to the tub, or go underneath? Is there a subfloor, under the particleboard? It looks like there is, and there should have been. Many mobilehomes, built in the 70' & 80's used 3/4" particleboard, without any subfloor, and eventually just falls apart. Moisture and particleboard are enemies.

It sounds like the 4 day man is covering any possiblities, as would I, unless working by the hour. Until the flooring is removed back to firm wood, you cannot see the total damage.

If joists must be replaced, he will have to make a big enough hole to be able to work.

So, yes, I'd give you a price of 4 days, plus materials.