Sagging Basement Floor

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

Sagging basement floor.

The other category describes floors that might generally be level from end to end but within that span may have sags or dips. 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. A proper waterproofing job should avoid and prevent both standing water and humidity in the area. One category describes floors that have a general overall slant.

From here we tally the problem then offer solutions. Sagging floor joists can also happen if your crawl space or basement isn t properly waterproofed. A dozen metal rafter ties. Thre ways to fix a sagging or sloping floor.

Either one of these things can cause serious problems along the underside of your home. 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. 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. Two four by six wood beams of 8 to 10 feet each as straight as you can find them.

Four or five beams of the same size as your floor joists typically two by eight and as long as the room. Luckily the basement doctor columbus resolves failing crawl space structures quickly.