Over time commercial buildings are prone to uneven leveling that can cause structural problems.
Conventional commercial buildings typically experience uneven settlement across their foundation during their lifespan. Over time, water table changes, drainage, erosion, and soil shifting lead to uneven weight distribution that causes sagging and stress resulting in uneven floors.
When a building’s floor begins to sag to the extent that it is noticeable, the condition typically worsens over time rather than remaining static. Once the weight starts to stress weaker areas, problems can cascade if not corrected. Some signs that your foundation is out of level include cracks on exterior stairs, diagonal cracks on your inside walls, shifting of baseboards and crown molding, doors and windows that do not open and close properly, and much more.