Sagging Basement Floor

Temporary adjustable floor jack tall enough to reach the floor joists from the basement floor.

Sagging basement floor.

Thre ways to fix a sagging or sloping floor. 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. Not all floor problems are the same. Either one of these things can cause serious problems along the underside of your home.

Luckily the basement doctor columbus resolves failing crawl space structures quickly. From here we tally the problem then offer solutions. Sagging floors like most basement and foundation repairs are difficult diy jobs. Sagging floor joists can also happen if your crawl space or basement isn t properly waterproofed.

One category describes floors that have a general overall slant. 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. Two four by six wood beams of 8 to 10 feet each as straight as you can find them.

A dozen metal rafter ties. We start each project with a comprehensive home inspection.