I was replacing the hardwood floors of the 1st floor (basement for DOB) in my brownstone and I found that some of my beans or joists had being eating by the POWDERPOST BEETLES. The most critical one is supporting 3 beans and is attached to 2 others beans next to a non-working fireplace. The floors I removed were not uneven.<\/p>\n
–I’d really appreciate any advice on how to replace or reinforce- this bean.<\/p>\n
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