Sagging Basement Floor

Not all floor problems are the same.

Sagging basement floor.

A dozen metal rafter ties. From here we tally the problem then offer solutions. In addition to foundation problems termite infestations wood rot waterproofing problems damaged floor joists or subfloors and a slew of other types of structural damage can cause floors to sag and. Sagging floors like most basement and foundation repairs are difficult diy jobs.

Four or five beams of the same size as your floor joists typically two by eight and as long as the room. One category describes floors that have a general overall slant. The other category describes floors that might generally be level from end to end but within that span may have sags or dips. A proper waterproofing job should avoid and prevent both standing water and humidity in the area.

We start each project with a comprehensive home inspection. Two four by six wood beams of 8 to 10 feet each as straight as you can find them. Depending upon the conditions it is possible to strengthen or repair existing framing members such as floor joists or roof rafters by adding reinforcing material sandwiching the member on either side with plywood is sometimes worthwhile but the plywood must be installed correctly for greatest strength. A sagging floor is almost always a sign of a structural problem and can be the first sign of a sinking foundation that will lead to more damage.

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