Sticking Windows & Doors

If you have windows or doors that are difficult to open and close, misaligned locks, or cracks at the top corners of the openings, the problem may actually be with your foundation! While cracks above the window or door are an obvious warning sign, sticking windows and doors often indicate foundation settlement as well. Windows and doors are considered structural weak points, therefore, are more susceptible to damage. When sections of your foundation sink into the soils around your home, the walls shift and change your house’s alignment. This creates skewed openings that cause inflexible drywall to crack and leads to windows and doors getting stuck. Similar problems can result from sinking crawl space joists that cause your walls and floors to be unlevel.

No matter which problem you have, the solutions are very similar. For settling foundations, we install foundation piers to provide additional support to the walls and raise them to their original position. This will prevent further deterioration and ensure that your doors and windows function correctly. If the problem lies in the crawl space, we use crawl space support jacks to secure the joists and maintain the stability of your home.