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Old 09-29-2012, 11:07 AM   #16
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How do I jack to replace floor beam on piers in a cottage.


consider making it a basement by adding skirting to the underside of the house to protect the underside from the outside, might be worth considering. Then the only moisture would be from the ground in the basement and you could put down plastic to keep the moisture contained...

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Old 09-29-2012, 06:01 PM   #17
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How do I jack to replace floor beam on piers in a cottage.


Thanks Hand Drive.Sounds like a good idea!

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