Repair work began with drilling for 1/2-inch threaded rod on 16-inch centers.
Ernesto and Toby Bonilla of Great Lake Builders worked together to tighten the nuts, drawing the beam plies together.
All the undersized nails had to be pulled …
… from the joist hangers …
… and replaced with structural screws.
Every hole had to be filled with a fastener—a feat that can be challenging in narrow bays. Here Toby used an angle drive …
… to get the job done.