To the list: I just had an inspector examine a developing problem in my second floor staircase. Apparently, a wall joist is coming loose on the east Side, causing the stairs to list downward towards the west side and creating some ominous looking cracks.
The inspector says the situation is not urgent, since Some houses in our neighborhood of my vintage (1889) develop these cracks Around the staircases without the supports becoming so loose that repairs become essential. So, I am in a holding pattern. However, if the cracks widen further, he says I will need to have the flooring ripped out and the joist replaced. For this to be done Properly, I do need someone with expertise in repairing stairs in Victorian homes. I would like to be prepared for the worst in case Those cracks widen. Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with problems of this kind so That they could tell me someone they would recommend/not recommend to handle repairs on a Victorian era staircse? I would appreciate any advice!! (You can reply off list if you prefer, but Others might be interested, since this is apparently a pretty common problem with the older houses west of Penn.) Thanks. Ann Mayer 4312 Pine ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
