Re: Sagging joists

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Re: Sagging joists

From: arkeathley@comcast.net
Category: Carpentry and Framing
Remote Name: 68.60.210.136
Date: 25 Feb 2004
Time: 09:41 PM

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If your hose is up to 50 yrs. old then you can probably jack them up all in one day. If it's older then you should do it over about a week unless when you jack it there is no crazy cracking noises. Then support it with a beam. You will need to check with your local builders supply house for the correct size beam for your situation. Also, make sure you place a properly sized concrete footing under any posts that will support your new beam. Good Luck, Aaron

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