Скачать или смотреть 🏠 DIY House Rescue! Fixing a Sinking Foundation with Jacks & Grit

"A house is only as strong as the ground beneath it."

This video captures rural builders rescuing a settling farmhouse by lifting its entire structure with hydraulic jacks to reinforce weakened foundations—a brilliant blend of ingenuity and elbow grease.

The Rescue Process:

Assessment: Workers first identify sinking corners by checking door/window alignment and cracks in walls.
Strategic Lifting: Four 20-ton hydraulic jacks are positioned at load-bearing points, raised incrementally (5cm/day) to prevent structural stress.
Foundation Repair: While elevated, workers dig to expose failing stone footings, replacing them with steel-reinforced concrete piers.
Why It Works:

Cost Savings: At ~
15k+ for demolition/rebuild
Minimal Disruption: Family remains in house during gradual lift
Sustainable: Reuses 90% of original materials
Pro Tips:
✔ Always lift diagonally (NW-SE then NE-SW) to prevent torsion cracks
✔ Monitor lift with laser levels - never exceed 1cm/hour
✔ Leave jacks in place for 7 days after final height for settling

The Wisdom:
This "slow and steady" approach proves even aging structures can get second lives through patient, thoughtful repairs.