Floors Doors & Stairs Out Of Whack – Suggestions & Tips #63

July 10, 2015 by Grassroots Leave a Comment

floors doors & stairs

Noticed anything wrong with your floors doors & stairs?

Are your floors level? Are your door frames out of square? Are the treads on your staircase level? What about your windows do they open freely? Does the ridge line on your roof sag like the back of an old horse? These may be warning signs or symptoms of a larger problem.

If any of the these are present in your home / building it may be an indicator that:

your foundation has moved / settled
possible deflection in the support beams / floor joists
your support posts / columns have moved
an improper repair or modification has been made

Sometimes it’s worse in older homes but it can also be found in newer homes too. Some minor deflection (bend) is not uncommon as wood is an organic material and may move slightly over time. However when one of these is showing a significant deflection or a number of them are present it can be indicative of something more significant. If may be that you will require professionals to evaluate the matter to better ascertain what might be going on.

If you’re unsure why these conditions might be present with the floors doors & stairs in your home, get it inspected.

When inspecting buildings we are often asked questions concerning various topics. Some of these queries can relate to issues not within the scope of a typical inspection. That’s not to say that information about these topics would not be useful however. For that reason, we wanted to include information on some of these topics your further review.

NOTICE: The information contained on the grassroots.ca website is not intended to be exhaustive nor does it necessarily apply to all buildings, systems, components and the likes. While some information may be able to be “transferred” to a building you’re interested in, it should not automatically be applied to it necessarily. It may however simply act as a prompter for areas you may wish to explore further. As such, the information herein is for information purposes only. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive listing of any / all related issues. Always consult a professional before purchasing, leasing or selling a building, or if proceeding with or considering any work to a building. Seek further professional advice, and, analysis including at least three (3) quotations from various professional reputable & qualified contractors before proceeding with any contemplated work, repairs, improvements, and / or, modifications to a building, to better establish the scope of any / all concerns.