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    how do you raise a porch that needs to be leveled because of moisture causing sagging

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    0  Views: 422 Answers: 3 Posted: 12 years ago
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      Good info here with follow on links...http://www.ehow.com/list_7641903_causes-sinking-porches.html

      10 years ago. Rating: 4
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        Put some jacks under the supports and jack it up. Add foundation supports to level it. Hire a professional if you are a novice. 

        10 years ago. Rating: 4
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          It depends on what is causing the sagging.Are the posts sinking? are the joists warping? Is the ledger solid on the wall? Usually the smartest way to repair a porch is to demolish & start again.Also usually some of the materials can be recycled to save costs.If it is a "Porch" the term suggests that it is not overly large,so costs involved would not be that great.

          10 years ago. Rating: 3
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            Ducky

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            How about a "wrap-around porch" on a 50,000 square foot house?
            commented 10 years ago
            Tommyh

            We would call that a "Verandah".A porch here is generally considered to be about 6ft. x 6ft.
            commented 10 years ago
            Ducky

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            Ah Tommy, I was joking with you and you got all serious on me. lol
            commented 10 years ago
            Tommyh

            Not at all serious Ducky my dear.There are obvious language differences tho.It reminds me of a joke actually....but that's a whole 'nuther story. :)
            commented 10 years ago
            Ducky

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            :)
            commented 10 years ago


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