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Hello,
I'm a newbe here, I got 2 questions that hopefully some one can help me with. I recently repaired the corner beam in our bedroom because of water damage (the corner was completely rotted out) and sister it but the floor dips down from about 12" from the middle of the room to the wall because of the failed beam. I'm looking at replacing the carpet with laminate flooring and need the floor level.

Question # 1
How can I support the edge of the house and bring it back up? the stands that I see being sold to support the mobil homes are 11"-12" at the base and I think they may extend too much out and obstruct the skirting line.

Question # 2
If I install the supports at the edge would I be able to raise it so I'll have the floor back to level? Or should I use some type of leveler compound?

Thanks in advance!

First get a water level and see if the home's foundation system is out of level from settlement. If it is then a complete Releveling would be in order.

If in fact the problem goes back to one or more floor joist that have dropped due to the rot the only solution is to repair those joist so that they are back in their original alignment with the rest of the floor system.

If one or more joist are sagging and you lift the edge of the home then you will rack the entire wooden frame. This could lead to windows and doors sticking along with other more severe structural problems.

If you have never re-leveled a home before You should NOT try to level your home by yourself. The operations involved in jacking and raising the home can be very dangerous and should be attempted only by experienced individuals. Every state in the country now requires MH installers to be licensed, bonded and insured.

Amature Releveling is a sure prescription for damage to the home and/or the people attempting it. Find a few licensed installers in your area and ask each to give you an estimate of the work and price, so you can get a fair idea from someone with experience what needs to be done and what it will take

TO find a water level and instructions on how to use it see The Releveling Kit from Aberdeen Repair. It includes complete step-by-step instructions and a waterline level. Use these instructions and the enclosed waterline level to determine whether or not your home is out of level.

You will also use this information to become a better-informed consumer and give yourself the upper hand when it comes to hiring a contractor to do the job.

The detailed instructions will show you: why your home becomes unlevel how to set-up, calibrate and read a waterline level determine where your home is unlevel and by how much what to watch-out for before, during and after releveling your home