1974 Double wide w/sagging center beam
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:20 am
Hi,
I just purchased a 1974 double wide, 24 x 70 and the center beam in the ceiling is sagging. I found the problem when I was measuring for new kitchen cabinets. th floor plan is open about 30 ft for the livingroom, kitchen and dining room. The floor to ceiling measurements at the outside wall is 95 1/2" but in the center its 91 1/2"; 4" difference!!! OMG. I think have an idea of how I can fix it but I'm not sure since I've never owned a manufactured home before. What I think needs to be done is to bring in a jack using a 4 x 4 and lift the ceiling very slowly, maybe a 1/2" a month until I've raised it back to level. Once I've done that a steel post needs to be put in place at about the half way point to keep it from sagging again. Does this make sense or is there another way to fix the problem? I'm looking for any suggestions that will make this repair as simple as possilbe. Thanks
I just purchased a 1974 double wide, 24 x 70 and the center beam in the ceiling is sagging. I found the problem when I was measuring for new kitchen cabinets. th floor plan is open about 30 ft for the livingroom, kitchen and dining room. The floor to ceiling measurements at the outside wall is 95 1/2" but in the center its 91 1/2"; 4" difference!!! OMG. I think have an idea of how I can fix it but I'm not sure since I've never owned a manufactured home before. What I think needs to be done is to bring in a jack using a 4 x 4 and lift the ceiling very slowly, maybe a 1/2" a month until I've raised it back to level. Once I've done that a steel post needs to be put in place at about the half way point to keep it from sagging again. Does this make sense or is there another way to fix the problem? I'm looking for any suggestions that will make this repair as simple as possilbe. Thanks