I see these all the time. If you wonder why your floor is sagging, start by looking at the main support beams. Are they compressing at near the columns? This is another photo of another compressed beam that has sagged about 1″.
Another sagging floor caused by a compressed beam
Why is my house settling in the middle?
If you are wondering why your house is settling in the middle or why there are cracks in the drywall, the answer may be that the main beam has compressed. When the shims are undersized or the wood is damp (from high air moisture levels) the wood of the main beam can compress. This causes the floor to settle and move downward.
Where’s that odor coming from?
If your kitchen sink (or any sink for that matter) doesn’t have a P-trap under it, you will notice some strange odors coming out of it. Traps are inexpensive… put one in. They’re required!
Those Pesky Floor Joists
If a pesky floor joist is in the way… just cut it out. Why bother supporting the joist. The home owner might notice the floor sagging or tilting, but the plumber decided to let someone else worry about that.
Roof Vents Need Proper Flashing
How many trusses should you cut to make room for additional attic storage?……None
Truly a Hot Seat!
This is truly a Hot Seat! How many ways can you see in this photo where you could be electrocuted?