ᐅ Renovation of upper floor in an older building – leveling the floor by the staircase, 6 cm
Created on: 14 Jul 2021 09:35
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majormalor14 Jul 2021 09:35Hello everyone,
In my 1960s house, there is a slope of 6cm (2.4 inches) from one wall (window of the children’s room) to the staircase in the hallway. This is over a distance of about 6 meters (20 feet). This incline is reflected across the entire upper floor, sometimes as waves, meaning the floor doesn’t slope linearly. Assuming the settlement process is complete and the house (the floor on the upper level) will not settle further, what options would you suggest for leveling the floor (concrete slab)?
Additionally, the first step of the wooden staircase is about 6cm (2.4 inches) lower. How can this be addressed? There is something called a rise/run ratio for stairs.
Condition: Major renovation/shell construction
I would be very grateful for any DIY ideas.
Good luck
In my 1960s house, there is a slope of 6cm (2.4 inches) from one wall (window of the children’s room) to the staircase in the hallway. This is over a distance of about 6 meters (20 feet). This incline is reflected across the entire upper floor, sometimes as waves, meaning the floor doesn’t slope linearly. Assuming the settlement process is complete and the house (the floor on the upper level) will not settle further, what options would you suggest for leveling the floor (concrete slab)?
Additionally, the first step of the wooden staircase is about 6cm (2.4 inches) lower. How can this be addressed? There is something called a rise/run ratio for stairs.
Condition: Major renovation/shell construction
I would be very grateful for any DIY ideas.
Good luck
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nordanney14 Jul 2021 09:39majormalor schrieb:
Condition: Major renovation / shell construction
I’m very grateful for any DIY ideas.I simply leveled the floor again with new screed. My house isn’t as crooked as yours (3–4cm on 10m (4–5 inches on 33 feet)). Now only the ceilings remain, each of which slopes slightly. 😉