MaxWebster
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2015 21:10
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I'd really appreciate some expert advise on reinforcing/correcting structure ,place was built sometime in the 1970s is my guess
I`ve attempted to create a Visio drawing 
Dimensions are in Feet & arent 100% accurate (but very close). I got attacked and stung by Yellow Jackets so I had to cut my time under the place short yesterday!
land is sloped N to S, approx 3 feet off the ground at the south, less than 1 ft at the north
A = Joists , 16inch Center. Lumber is single 5 1/2 x 1 1/2
B = 3 pieces of 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 spanning the piers.
C = lumber is bowing, there is a noticeable dip in the floors in these areas. (I can see the bow in the lumber)
D = Kitchen & living room space (which is open) , floor has a major spring to it that I'd like address
F = Bedrooms, Washroom area. I've screwed 3/8 plywood down in all rooms. Floors aren't noticeably springy (i take it that the walls and added plywood has helped here)
I am guessing the spans in all cases arent as required.
I'm on a limited budget. Some of the work I might attempt myself, some I'll be contracting out.
Hoping I can get some advise to be more educated so I know exactly what needs to be done when planning and paying someone. I'm looking at doing this in phases
My amateur take :
- for the center beam (C) add more lumber to entire span.
- 2 additional sets of piers and beams - east / west (through F and D)
The piers are in good condition, None are falling over.
Ground is very sandy
The perimeter piers seem to have sunk on the east & north sides , not a lot. I am assuming an overall leveling of the building is required.
Thanks in advance
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