Sagging Floor Gets Lifted in Laporte, MN

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 by Ella Wiebusch

Challenge

Mary and Gene of Laporte, MN had sagging floors in a room in their lake home, and they wanted to get it lifted to prevent any further settlement. The couple decided to call American Waterworks to claim their FREE estimate. This entitled Mary and Gene to a free home inspection. Once the appointment was set, our Design Specialist, Ian, headed to the property and began a thorough home inspection to properly diagnose the house and propose a proper solution.

Solution

Ian explained that the reason for their troubles was in part because the home was sitting on wood. proposed that they invest in our SmartJack system. Our SmartJack system is made to provide support for oversized or sagging beams, restoring stability and straightness. This system is also unique in that it's made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel, so rusting isn't a worry. This means the SmartJack system can be tightened for years to come.

Mary and Gene agreed and scheduled an appointment for installation.

Our Foreman and his crew headed out to the property and got to work. By using 6 SmartJacks, 28 Joist Assist Brackets, and a 36ft Supplemental Beam in the crawlspace below, the team was able to permanently stabilize the floors. Mary and Gene were so happy with the work and felt a sense of peace about the safety of their lake home!