Browse Forums General Discussion Re: rust on house I Beams 23Jan 21, 2024 2:58 pm partins Hello, it's advisable to take the issue of rust on the steel I-beams under your house seriously. While the handyman suggests it might be surface rust and not an immediate concern, it's still recommended to have a professional builder assess it. A professional can provide a more accurate evaluation of the extent of the rust and whether any preventive measures or repairs are necessary. It's better to address the issue early on to prevent any potential long-term damage. THanks , l got a licensed building inspector to look at the rust on the ibeams, he said its just surface rust and it would take many years to become a problem because the beams are so thick , he said dont worry about it for now and get it checked again in five years, l might get a second opinion from another building inspector later this year to be safe, if he says it needs to be treated l will try it myself to save money, l will sand off the rust and paint it with rust guard primer paint if l cannot get a sandblaster would a sander with sandpaper be better then a wire brush 4 7372 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7113 |