Building codes governing framed floors include an allowance for sagging, which sounds bad. But the allowable limit is 1/360 of the span, which isn’t much. Spread over a 45-foot-long joist — if you ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. KERNERSVILLE, N.C., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What causes floors to sag in many Kernersville homes, and how ...

Q. I have an older home with a crawlspace foundation. My problem is the floors sag in the living room to the point where it’s hard to keep a lamp steady on the end tables. My other problem is there is ...

Adjustable steel columns, also called jack posts or lally columns, can be installed in basements and crawl spaces to support sagging floors or can be used as a fulcrum beneath heavy appliances. Though ...

Q. Howdy, Tim. I really need your advice. I’m thinking of residing my house, and it’s time to bite the bullet about repairing a structural issue that’s been getting worse each year. The floor in my ...

Most homeowners spend between $300 and $5,000 on mobile home floor repair cost, though the national average is around $2,650. The cost to repair a mobile home floor is largely dependent on the size of ...

KERNERSVILLE, N.C., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What causes floors to sag in many Kernersville homes, and how can a homeowner fix the problem safely without guessing at the source? According to ...