Do you have a leaning post in your basement? Leaning posts in the basement can cause serious issues throughout the home. Sagging or uneven floors, cracks, water damage, and pest infestations are just a few problems that can come from leaning support posts.
When a load bearing post or beam leans, it can cause the floors above to slope, sag, or become uneven. Uneven weight distribution and pressure can cause cracks to develop in floors, walls, and ceilings. Eventually water damage and pest infestations can follow in suit.
Install Steel PiersOne way to fix a leaning post in a basement is to install steel piers. The piers are driven into the soil beneath the foundation until a stable point is reached. Once this point is reached, the weight of the structure is transferred onto the piers. At this point, the piers can be used to support the foundation and provide stability. Finally, the piers are used to lift the foundation back to its original level. Lifting the foundation back to its original location will relieve the pressure that caused the posts to lean or bend. Installing steel piers is minimally invasive, and can be completed in most weather conditions.
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