Fixing Sagging Floors with a Jack Post Foundation
If you've spent much time in a basement or crawlspace lately, you've probably noticed a jack post foundation holding everything together—or at least trying to. These adjustable steel columns are the unsung heroes of many older homes, specifically those where the original wooden beams have started to bow or the center of the house has begun to dip like a stale cracker. While they aren't the flashiest part of a home renovation, getting them right is the difference between a level floor and a kitchen where your soup bowls slide off the table. ...