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How to level your home
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- Assess the current level and tilt of the home. Use a level tool (water level, spirit level, laser level, etc.) to determine which corners or sides have dropped and by how much.
- Carefully raise the needed areas using jacking posts. Work incrementally in small lifts, checking the level frequently to avoid over-correcting. Lifting too much in one area could make things worse.
- If posts cannot be raised further, place solid spacers underneath to gain needed height (e.g. thick treated lumber). Secure spacers well.
- For posts that have “settled” and no longer contact the beam above, add shims/wedges to re-establish contact and load transfer.
- Allow time after lifts and adjustments for the home to settle in before rechecking level. Make incremental adjustments until within acceptable tolerance.
- Inspect for damage that may have occurred during the leveling process, like cracked drywall or separated frames. Make repairs as needed.
- Consider adding extra insulation or heat tape around posts/foundations as preventive measures against further thawing and settling.
- Periodically recheck levels and make minor adjustments over time.
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