Identifying floor issues early can prevent costly structural damage. You should consider a floor stabilizer post kit if you notice the following signs in your home:
While these kits provide an effective temporary or semi-permanent fix for sagging beams, it is important to consult a licensed structural engineer to determine if the underlying cause is actually deep soil settlement, which may require a permanent solution like helical piers.
While both humidity and foundation issues can cause operation problems, the key lies in whether the sticking is temporary or persistent. In Colorado, seasonal humidity often causes wood frames to expand and contract. If your windows bind during wet spring…
When interior doors suddenly begin sticking at the top corner, it is often a sign that the home’s foundation is shifting. In the Denver metro area, our expansive clay soils are a primary culprit; these soils swell when wet and…
While it may be tempting to simply plane a sticking door to fix the immediate nuisance, we strongly recommend that you first investigate the root cause, as persistent sticking is often one of the most reliable signs of foundation settlement.…
Yes, a sticking door is one of the most common early signs of foundation settlement. While seasonal humidity can cause wood to swell and stick temporarily, persistent jamming often indicates that your foundation has shifted, torquing the door frame out…
To determine if a sticking window is caused by foundation settlement rather than seasonal humidity, we recommend performing a few diagnostic checks focused on the frame’s alignment and surrounding structural cues: In Colorado, our expansive clay soils frequently cause these…