Over Spanned Floor Joists

If you have bouncy and uneven floors, over spanned floor joists in your crawl space could be to blame. When these joists are too far apart or can’t support your floor’s weight, your home’s structural integrity is at risk.

So, how do you solve this problem? Sistering joists or makeshift posts are only temporary fixes, so consider investing in a longer-lasting solution. IntelliJack™ Crawl Space Jacks, available from Matvey Foundation Repair, can restore your floors to their original condition and preserve your home’s framework.

What Are Over Spanned Floor Joists?

When the joists that support your floor lack strength or are too far apart, they can cause the following issues:

Ensuring a proper joist span keeps your floors stable and secure. If you notice any of the above problems, contact a crawl space repair professional like Matvey Foundation Repair.

Causes of Over Spanned Floor Joists

Various factors can lead to over spanned floor joists, including:

• Humidity and wetness in crawl spaces might distort and weaken wooden joists.
• Pests often consume joist materials, jeopardizing structural integrity.
• Foundation shifts can put stress on joists.
• Joists that are too far apart because of construction mistakes compromise your home’s structural support.
• Floors and joists degrade over time.

It is important to understand the specific cause of over spanned floor joists. Routine crawl space inspections identify issues early, saving you money on expensive repair bills.

Can You Fix Over Spanned Floor Joists?

You can, but you must act quickly to prevent further damage to your home.

Short-term fixes like sistering joists are expensive and won’t provide the long-lasting protection you need. So, consider a more comprehensive solution like our IntelliJack™ Crawl Space Jacks. These products potentially restore your floors to their previous condition and safeguard your home’s support system.

How We Repair Over Spanned Floor Joists

We follow these steps when fixing over spanned floor joists in your crawl space:

• Inspecting this part of your home and determining the amount of damage
• Installing a solid concrete footing in your crawl space
• Attaching IntelliJack™ components to floor joists and footing
• Adjusting these solutions based on your crawl space’s height
• Waterproofing your crawl space with a sump pump and interior drainage system 
• Sealing vents and replacing access doors, if necessary
• Insulating your crawl space walls
• Encapsulating your crawl space with a vapor barrier 
• Controlling humidity with a dehumidifier
• Carrying out ongoing maintenance

Why Address Over Spanned Floor Joists Now?

Quick action against over spanned floor joists provides these benefits:

• Prevent more serious damage to your home’s structure.
• Protect your family’s safety.
• Preserve and potentially increase your home’s value.
• Avoid more invasive and expensive repairs down the line.

Contact Matvey Foundation Repair for Crawl Space Repair Solutions You Can Count On

Floor Joists FAQs

What causes over spanned floor joists?

Construction methods, pests, foundation shifts, crawl space humidity, and other factors contribute to over spanned floor joists in your home. During our free inspection, we’ll identify the specific cause of this problem.

How much does it cost to repair bouncy, uneven floors?

It depends on the number of floors you have and the amount of damage. We’ll give you a price estimate after inspecting your crawl space.

What other problems are associated with over spanned floor joists?

Aside from bouncy and uneven floors, over spanned floor joists can cause trip hazards, wall and floor gaps, and ceiling and drywall cracks.