The bottom plate of an exterior wall is rotted quite a bit, is there any way to safely replace it, "DIY-style"?
It's a standard 2×4 wall, and I'm already tore into the inside-side to replace sheetrock.
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Best Answer
This sort of work requires temporary shoring. What that entails varies greatly by what sort of loads the wall is supporting, both vertical and horizontal (such as wind). The fact you are asking at all implies you need professional assistance. Not necessarily to do all the work, but at least to ensure what work is done is done safely and properly.