Building codes governing framed floors include an allowance for sagging, which sounds bad. But the allowable limit is 1/360 of the span, which isn’t much. Spread over a 45-foot-long joist — if you ...

What causes floors to sag in many Kernersville homes, and how can a homeowner fix the problem safely without guessing at the ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the second installment of This Ugly House, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish this tale of a hands-on renovation of a wood-frame house in Bed Stuy. See the ...

Q. Howdy, Tim. I really need your advice. I’m thinking of residing my house, and it’s time to bite the bullet about repairing a structural issue that’s been getting worse each year. The floor in my ...

A 20′ wide 4 story brownstone I am looking to buy has sagging on all floors – the floor, ceiling line and door frames slope in from the sides in towards the center of the floor. The topmost floor sags ...