Uneven or Sinking Floors

Do you have uneven or sinking floors? If so, many cosmetic repairs aim to disguise these flaws. As you might guess, this will only compound the damage to your home. Further damage may include misaligned siding, sagging windows, and cracked brick or stucco.   

Sinking Floors Could be a Warning Sign of Foundation Problems

Sinking floors and uneven floors are signals to check your home's foundation. We all know that a home is only as safe and sturdy as its foundation. One likely structural cause of these damages is a damaged sill plate.

Sill Plate: Foundation Security & Repair

A sill plate or mudsill is the first piece of lumber anchored horizontally to a building's concrete foundation. It is often treated lumber, but it can be any material. The joists of a home are anchored to this sill plate, which secures the entire home to the foundation. Thus, the maintenance and care of the sill plate are vital.

There are two main ways a sill plate can become damaged. The first is insect (mainly termites and beetles) infestation, and the second is excessive moisture. Excessive moisture can result from standing water near the foundation due to flooding or inadequate drainage systems.

Unless the damaged area of the sill plate is removed and replaced, the uneven and sinking floors will only worsen. My Foundation Repairs can help connect you with a foundation specialist in your area who can inspect the damage and lay out a repair plan. This plan will include removing any damaged portion of the sill plate and all affected wood, replacing it with material that meets current codes, and installing proper moisture and termite protection to prevent further damage.

Once the sill plate is properly repaired, the remaining home repairs will either right themselves or be completed more easily. Often, uneven or sinking floors are corrected when the foundation is repaired. In short, repairing the foundation will be more cost-effective for the upkeep of your home in the long run.

Secure Your Foundation by Contacting My Foundation Repairs

If you have uneven floors, sinking floors, or any damage that could be linked to your foundation, My Foundation Repairs can help you find a local contractor. We can direct you to the contractor who best suits your needs. Our contractors are affiliated with Earth Contract Products, the leading manufacturer of foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and anchoring products. They are a leading made-in-America manufacturer.