Soft spots in your mobile home's floors may seem like a minor nuisance at first, but ignoring them can lead to major headaches down the road. At Freedom Subfloor Division, we understand the importance of addressing soft spots promptly to maintain the structural integrity and safety of your mobile home.What Causes Soft Spots?
Soft spots typically develop when the subfloor underneath your visible flooring (carpet, vinyl, etc.) gets wet and begins to swell, weaken, and eventually cave in or create a hole. Common culprits include:
Plumbing leaks
Roof leaks allowing water intrusion
Moisture seeping in from windows/doors
Spills that aren't cleaned up quickly
General aging and wear of subfloor materials over time
If left unrepaired, soft spots will only continue to worsen, potentially leading to dangerous situations.
Risks of Ignoring Soft Spots
While a small soft spot may not seem like an urgent issue, neglecting it can have serious consequences:
Structural Compromise - The subfloor is a crucial component supporting your home. Widespread soft spots greatly diminish the structural integrity.
Safety Hazards - Sagging floors create tripping hazards, and a soft spot that collapses could lead to injury from falls.
Enabling Further Damage - Moisture trapped in the subfloor promotes wood rot, mold growth, and can attract pests like termites.
Decreased Home Value - Prospective buyers will be turned off by glaring structural issues like soft floors that need repair.
The longer soft spots are allowed to persist, the more extensive and costly the repairs become. Addressing them early is key.
Our Mobile Home Subfloor Expertise
At Freedom Subfloor Division, we specialize in repairing and replacing damaged mobile home subfloors. Our team has years of experience working in the unique construction of manufactured homes. We properly identify and remediate the root cause, replace damaged subfloor sections, and ensure your floors are sturdy and level once again.
Don't let soft spots compromise your home's safety and value. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and get a quote for professional subfloor repairs. Investing in this fix now prevents exponentially more expensive damage later on.
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