Leveling a building on blocks involves adjusting the supports under the structure to ensure it is stable and level. A key part of this process, focusing on leveling a specific section, is described in the provided reference.
Leveling a Specific Section
To level a particular area of a building on blocks, you will typically need a jack, a level, and appropriate blocking material (like concrete blocks or treated wood). The process involves identifying the low spot, raising it, adding support, and checking the result.
Here are the steps involved in leveling a specific location, based on the reference:
- Placement: Place the 2-foot level in the location that needs to be leveled.
- Raising: Raise the building (typically using a jack near the support point) until the bubble is directly in the center of the level. This indicates the area is now level.
- Blocking: While the building is raised, put a concrete or treated wood block under the 4×6 skid (or other structural support).
- Lowering: Gently lower the jack, transferring the weight onto the newly placed block.
- Verification: Recheck the level to make sure it's still correct after lowering the jack.
This precise method is applied iteratively at various points around the building as needed until the entire structure is level.
