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Crawl-space support

Moisture and support are assessed together;

A crawlspace, as viewed through an open access panel in the rear of the house, with a vapor barrier partly covering the dirt floor
Photo: TradeCrawlspaces, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Moisture and support are assessed together;

Do this first

  • Photograph cracks, sticking doors and uneven floors.
  • Note drainage, recent leaks and when movement started.
  • Avoid DIY shoring that could worsen movement.

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