Restumping also called reblocking, involves resetting or replacing the stumps on a house that uses a stump subfloor. This is normally required when the house stumps in Melbourne have settled as a result of soil movement, or when wooden stumps have rotted as a result of moisture in the soil. It is also a wise move to restump an old home that will be undergoing major renovations, due to the added strain on the structure of the house.
Does my home need restumping?
• continually cracking interior walls
• uneven bowed or ‘soft’ floors
• exterior cracking on brickwork
• doors and windows not functioning correctly.
House stumps in Melbourne can be partially restumped if only certain areas need it, but there is always the risk that a few rotten stumps that were thought to be in good condition may collapse, later on, requiring you to restump again. While wooden stumps may look fine, they might well be rotting under the ground. It’s a big job to have to just replace one or two stumps!
In brick houses, where the bearers are supported on brick piers at the ends, rotten House stumps in Melbourne will cause a trampoline effect in the middle of rooms. Contrary to popular belief, the condition of the stumps in weatherboard homes cannot be surely confirmed by jumping on the floors. If the stumps have rotted evenly, the floors may seem firm; house releveling in Melbourne may also be needed. The stumps will almost slope away from brick fireplaces. Other types of symptoms are crooked door and window frames.
You can inspect the condition of a wooden stump by digging down around 10cm next to the stump and scratching at the base. If the wood gives easily, it is a good indicator of damage and will likely need to be replaced before it starts to crumble and drop.
Does my home need restumping?
• continually cracking interior walls
• uneven bowed or ‘soft’ floors
• exterior cracking on brickwork
• doors and windows not functioning correctly.
House stumps in Melbourne can be partially restumped if only certain areas need it, but there is always the risk that a few rotten stumps that were thought to be in good condition may collapse, later on, requiring you to restump again. While wooden stumps may look fine, they might well be rotting under the ground. It’s a big job to have to just replace one or two stumps!
In brick houses, where the bearers are supported on brick piers at the ends, rotten House stumps in Melbourne will cause a trampoline effect in the middle of rooms. Contrary to popular belief, the condition of the stumps in weatherboard homes cannot be surely confirmed by jumping on the floors. If the stumps have rotted evenly, the floors may seem firm; house releveling in Melbourne may also be needed. The stumps will almost slope away from brick fireplaces. Other types of symptoms are crooked door and window frames.
You can inspect the condition of a wooden stump by digging down around 10cm next to the stump and scratching at the base. If the wood gives easily, it is a good indicator of damage and will likely need to be replaced before it starts to crumble and drop.
