[MassHistPres] Sloping Floors Vol 40, Issue 1

[Lyle Denit]

It depends. There are many factors that could affect it. A carpenter with knowledge of the type of construction used in the building could look for breakdown in the floor connection to the walls. Is the sloping a recent phenomenon or could it have been there for long time? Several preservation carpentry companies show up online who might be able to diagnose the cause of sloping. They could help you determine if the slope indicates a problem that should be corrected to prevent further structural problems, or if it is anoying to have but stable - would the fix be worse than the problem.



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> Can sloping floors be corrected in a circa 1913 two-story home with a
> fieldstone foundation?  The sloping floors only occur in the two front rooms
> on the 2nd floor.  They slope downward toward the front of the house.  All
> other floors in the house appear to be level.  And if so, what sort of
> contractor would I contact for an estimate?
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> Thanks for your help!
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> Marian Pierre-Louis
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