By Marla Mills


Re-leveling is still one of the best ways of handling cracks on walls, windows or doors. In a mobile home, such cracks are usually caused by the imbalance of the I-beam used for support. The imbalance may be caused by the underground roots, which causes the soil to move around. Similarly, problems with a level mobile home may result from other environmental issues such as excessive flooding. Mobile home releveling can therefore be done in order to return the structure back to its normal position and make it more accommodating.

Being a procedural task, there are several steps that can be used to re-level the imbalanced structures. Re-leveling begins with removing the skirting around the house, which may be optional in some cases. This enhances easy access to the piers on which the house support is attached.

Once the skirting has been removed, the homeowner or contractor is now free to begin the actual process. Re-leveling begins at the center of the house in that there is equal access to all piers within it. A long level is then placed to each pier to determine its stability using the level bubble. Any pier is considered well balanced if the level bubble settles at the center. A pier that is not level that is not level is marked out for future reference.

A plastic tube is then attached to a bucket or any container that can support about five gallons. Thereafter, water of about 1.9 liters is then added to the bucket or container attached to the plastic tube. The water is used to set a level mark by ensuring that the water in the tube is at the same level with the I-beam bottom on the imbalanced level pier.

The next step involves placing the mobile home jack at the center. This is crucial in helping it bear the weight and also support the house. The I-beam is then raised at the same height of the water level mark in order to check the level of the structure. This is done to ensure that the level bubble settles at the centre. Routine programs should also be imposed to ensure that all re-leveling programs are effectively managed.

The steps taken also require the homeowner to improvise routine programs used for checking other problems affecting the level of the house. Special attention should be paid towards windows and doors to check if all cracks are effectively fixed. Once the structure is leveled, a wedge can be used to remove the jack.

There are particular tips that can also be used for re-leveling mobile homes. For instance, homeowners should always aim at avoiding constant repairs by sealing up any open spaces once they notice them. This is also an essential way of reducing extra costs that may be incurred by bigger problems. Re-leveling also ensures that the house lasts longer than leaving cracks unchecked.

Mobile home releveling is also a precautionary measure or protecting the house from underground moisture. A plastic sheet can be used to cover the ground to avoid vaporization. This is because moisture can make a place damp or even cause rusting of the metallic parts.




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