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Irfan Saeed Foundation leveling
25 April 2016 | 3 replies
Once you've leveled the house if there's tile you have the ability to "shim any severe areas or adjust the flooring slightly.
Tim Anderson Structural problems
24 July 2011 | 2 replies
If, and the settling is not active and isn't too serious, you may be able to shim between the foundation and the sill plates (the 2x boards that are laying flat on top of the foundation.Or, is this not a foundation problem but warping of the floor joists?
Daniel Walker Advice appreciated! - Negative cashflow but positive equity?
29 April 2017 | 68 replies
The market where I am is very tight but I am only now exploring ways of looking beneath the surface in terms of finding opportunities.
Charles Moore Is this turnkey property a good prospect?
10 May 2016 | 14 replies
What is lurking beneath, in the walls, and in the ceiling can make you lose money for decades holding a marginal asset in a marginal location with not much chance of appreciation into the future.As mentioned if someone has pictures of the property replacing EVERYTHING to document to you that there has been a full renovation with proper permitting then that is different.
Cody Timmers Interior door replacement cost?
28 April 2021 | 24 replies
They are just going to be a standard off the shelf size, and then be shimmed to fit the opening.
Jake Thomas Bath & Tub remodel help and suggestions
14 August 2015 | 8 replies
We sometimes put a Corian apron beneath it especially if there is damage there.  
Josh Sterling How to scale the landlording business
13 June 2014 | 12 replies
When you spend your time doing things that are drastically beneath your pay scale, you are doing yourself no favors.
DeAnna Henson DIY Pier and Beam Repair?
10 June 2019 | 6 replies
I would think ~4-5 bottle jacks, some pre-poured 3000 PSI concrete piers/bases, shims, blocks, and a level to get this thing supported correctly.Am I grossly underestimating the complexity of this?
Brendan M. My Real Estate Journey
5 April 2019 | 25 replies
, he goes on "well, not for you, but I've never seen anything like this so it's a good story for me" and went on to describe how the foundation is in really ****** condition and parts of the foundation had shims to support it.
Rick Levada Pier and Beam houses in San Antonio
8 March 2020 | 24 replies
@Arissa Pedroza, @Seth Teel, @Craig Tripp, Account ClosedI've been told you can shim vs complete repair.