We have a 40 year old bilevel split home in south Regina, Saskatchewan. The house shifts to such a degree that in summer we cannot close the doors, the main (upstairs) toilet rises, and the walls crack. In winter the doors close, the toilet settles back down. Is this the result of soil conditions?? What can we do to minimize or stop this shifting?? We have tried adjusting teleposts, but it hasn't been much help.
Answer:
You might want to get in touch with city hall to find out what soil conditions int he area are. From there you may have to go as far as getting a soil study done by a professional because this is not normal. You are on what is known as gumbo clay so constant shifting is accepted as normal in many cases but not to the extent that you describe.
