The old fashioned method of pounding on windows or cutting of the bottom of doors does not solve the real potential issues with your home. Many times the cause of these issues has more to do with foundation repair issues not humidity. Bad drainage, ground movement, subsidence or poor construction. The problem will usually be noticed when doors that used to open and close start sticking, or a gap appears between the skirting board and the floor/carpet. With brick construction a small crack may begin in the foundation and slowly work its way up the wall as the building moves and the crack widens.

Look at the doors and windows that are sticking, are there wedge shaped gaps directly above or below them? Is the molding cracking or pulling away? Are there any drywall cracks near the doors or windows? And most importantly are there cracks in the foundation near the problem doors or windows? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may need the services of a foundation repair expert.

Ignoring your door and window problems will not make them go away you will only see the problem get worse over time. Differential settlement, poor soils and or water issues may be causing your problems. A foundation engineer or foundation repair expert can let you know if the problem is structural or only a “moisture problem”.