Getting on the level

Now with the staples all gone, we can begin to build up. It seems like the majority of the demolition and deconstruction is now behind us.

First order of business is the uneven floor. The area in the far corner where the refrigerator sits measures about 1 inch lower than the middle of the floor. Yikes! We knew the fridge tilted backwards (see pre-op photos) but were hoping it was just the countless layers of floor that were the cause. Not so. Either the house wasn't built level there (my favorite theory), or the settling of the house resulted in this unevenness. Problem being there's really no huge cracks or spaces in the walls to support the latter theory, so we'll go with the former.

Today B prepped the corner with latex sealant, duct tape and foam tape in anticipation of using the floor leveling compound (Level-Quick RS). We got the drills, buckets and 50lb bags of this stuff and got to mixing. So far, it works as advertised. The very edge is still a bit leathery but for sure the floor will be more even than before. No more tilting fridge!

Next up: repositioning hoses and wires. Then drywall where the soffits once lived.