"Chris Friesen" wrote in message
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Ivan Vegvary wrote:
I'm replacing foundation plates and rim joists on the house. The dry rot
is so bad that I can use my bench brush to sweep out the lumber.

I cannot install foundation bolts on the plates, nor were there any in
the first place.

Anybody have a better idea.

Drill holes and epoxy in some bolts?

Drill holes and use expansion bolts?

Talk to your local building code guy?

Try googling "foundation bolt"?

Chris

Thanks Chris,
Of course I cannot drill vertical holes in the old foundation. 3" of
clearance is not enough for an angle drill or a 8" bolt. As I have
suggested, I can, on the outside, drill horizontal bolts into the foundation
and using a strong-tie bolt to the stud above. Repeat every 4 feet.

Thanks again,