Help needed drywall/exterior walls

[mendoza0032]

Need some advice. Any help would be appreciated. So I removed some termite damaged drywall From my work in progress fixer upper home. And I found between the 2x4 and brick (not sure what you call it sheathing?) to be broken falling apart almost feels like a cement board. What would be the proper repair for this? So basically when from inside it went drywall/insulation-2x4/brick. I am concerned of elements seeping thru brick straight into walls. Is there supposed to be some kind of exterior sheet like a tyvek? House was built in 1978

 

[James-W]

If you have termites i would call in an exterminator before doing anything else. You need to get rid of the termites right away before they can do any more damage.

 

[gregtwojeeps]

When we were framing homes in 1978 we used a 4' x 8 ' exterior sheathing that was 1/2 " thick, black, compressed paper like sheathing called " Celotex".....

As James said, you need a termite inspection first. Then find out if and how, water may be going through the brick. It looks like some water damage to the sheathing, from where I sit at least. JMO

 

[mendoza0032]

Sorry guys Yes termites have been exterminated. We bought house knowing had previous termite damage. We already verified no longer a problem but will be doing preventive treatment here on out. Does anyone have any suggestions on whats the proper way to repair the walls?

 

[gregtwojeeps]

Amway to get a close-up pic of the framing ? Is the wood studs/plates damaged enough from the termites to warrant replacing them ? Is that windows above the wall ? A lot of times, water damage to wood to an untrained eye, can look similar to termite damage . JMO

 

[finn]

I replaced a sheet of Celotex that had degenerated with a piece of foam like sheathing. No it wasn't the blue or pink insulation sheets, but a plywood or osb substitute. The sheets had to fit between the fireplace chimney and the second floor bedroom walk in closet wall. The foam sheathing was flexible enough to slip in between the stud, although I may have replaced a stud too.

I used a foam adhesive to hold it in place.

Beat tearing down the chimney, and looked good when finished.

My kid had a house that used the same product to sheath the entire house, except at the corners.

 

[stonesfan68]

Sorta just when through this in our house. Water damage rotted out the framing and sheathing between the brick and drywall. The contractor installed an oversized gutter above the windows and sealed the brick. He imstalled new framing and tile (cement) backer board between the brick and insulation, and then reinstalled the sheetrock. Our house was built in the early 70s.

This is a good time to replace any wiring and fixtures as well.


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[the GOAT]

Hard to tell much from the pic but...

I'd make sure there is no leaks first. Fix any rotted studs/plates. If you are concerned about the structural integrity of the wall due to the damage sheathing you could put new plywood on the interior of the framing and then drywall.

 

[James-W]

If water is getting inside and causing damage to the studs, then you need to find out how the water is getting in and fix that first. You might want to consider spray foam for insulation, it is quite a bit more money but it may prove to be a better option in your situation.