One of the most common problems after the completion of construction and finishing operations is the sudden drop of floors, or the so-called “relaxation”. Most people think that the presence of furniture and furnishings on the floor is the main reason for this problem, and this hypothesis is generally wrong. There are even some floors that fall without any furniture on them,
what caused this problem? And how to fix it! Can it be bypassed ?
We will answer all these questions in this article
Causes and factors of subsidence of floors :
One of the most prominent and widespread causes and is not noticed until after the problem has occurred
and the problem of water leaks not only cause floors to fall, but also cause cracks in the walls, you must address this problem as soon as possible, otherwise it will cause many other problems and increase damage in general, in addition to the risk of electrical installations in the house or property
Errors in the process of backfilling during construction and reconstruction, so that the soil before the excavation process was coherent and interconnected for many years due to excavation operations and erosion factors, it disintegrated and became fragile, which leads to a subsidence in the floor
– The presence of ants in the house, due to the lack of use of insecticides to get rid of these insects in the house, especially in the summer, when ants are known to remove the sand under the floors, which causes an uncohesive and sloping floor
The use of poor-quality and low-quality building materials, as floors need strong adhesives and solid concrete, and one of the reasons is also the lack of professionalism and practicality during the installation of the floor
Solve the problem of subsidence of floors
It is necessary to take some important steps to solve this problem and treat it safely and quickly
First step
It is the removal of the existing tiles, whether they are ceramic, porcelain or ordinary, and it must be removed from all places where the problem exists,
The second step
Sand stripping and removing it to a depth of thirty 30 cm,
The third step
Another layer of the necessary materials is added, taking into account that it is well dry and completely clean, then some insecticides are added to expel all kinds of insects and ants to avoid previous mistakes, and then a solid layer of plastic is placed and another layer of concrete is placed on top of it, and another A layer is placed “mortar” (clay) on which the new tiles are placed or any type of flooring that you tend to and prefer, and it is very necessary
The fourth step
Addressing the causes of water leaks and sewage problems in order to avoid problems and to preserve the floors for a long period of time and not to be exposed to this situation again.
An appropriate amount of concrete must be added and the tiles for the kitchen or bathroom should be installed diagonally in the same direction as the drains (water drain) to ensure that no accumulations and pools of water occur and to facilitate the process of washing the floor in the future
To avoid these problems, choose a contracting company that has a professional team of engineers and professional construction workers. Also to ensure the use of high quality building materials
