Like other industries, home construction is always adapting to new technologies and developments. But there’s always an element of trial-and-error when you try new things- along with the chance that things may not work out the way we expect. One of these newer options in construction is the development of I-joists. Acculevel has been repairing […]
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] Common Causes of Sagging Floors Understanding why your floor is sagging is the first step in finding the right solution. Here are some of the most common causes: 1. Foundation Settlement […]
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] A sloping or sagging floor is usually pretty obvious to a homeowner. Maybe you can see a gap between the baseboard and your floor? Are there high and low places […]
What causes floors to sag? A deep dive into the most common culprits. Your floor is supposed to be a smooth, even surface that is firm and steady beneath your feet. It is not supposed to have ridges like a potato chip. It should not offer a kid-friendly ski slope to one side, nor give […]
In the last twelve months, the average homeowner has spent $5900 on repairing their sagging floors. That is a sizable chunk of change, large enough to have a serious impact on a homeowner’s repair fund. It stands to reason that you would want a warranty on the work, to verify the quality of the repairs. […]
Your home’s flooring structure plays a major role in the overall stability of your home. It’s built directly on top of your foundation, and everything else is built on top of it. The flooring structure has to span the entire length and width of your home, while staying level and still. But that flooring structure […]
Originally posted 12/8/21; updated 12/22/22 On the surface, pressure-treated lumber seems like the ideal material for home construction. It’s resistant to both insects and rot, making it more durable and less prone to damage. So why don’t foundation repair companies use it for everything? Acculevel is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in waterproofing […]
If your floor is sagging or sloping towards the center of your home, this means your main beam is struggling to support your house. There are two possible explanations for this. The best case scenario is that the support columns under the beam need repairing or supplementing. This is a relatively quick and lower cost […]
Sometimes you hear a contractor refer to adjustable jacks as temporary supports, and other times, a contractor will recommend them as permanent solutions. This causes some (understandable!) confusion; who’s right about adjustable jacks? Technically, adjustable jacks are both temporary and permanent, because the answer depends on how you’re using them. Acculevel is a family-owned and […]
Have you ever watched one of those fixer-upper home renovation shows? The new homeowners are so excited; they have a budget that will just barely cover their “wish list” of projects- and then things start to go awry. They discover the wiring isn’t up to code, there’s lead paint that has to be removed, or […]
