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I think the beams in our kitchen floor (on the garden floor of a 1896 brownstone) need to be reinforced. The floor slopes towards the back of the house, and I get nervous walking around on it. My sense is that the previous owners put in a heavy sink/island, and it’s affecting the beams. Then again, this may be a purely psychological reaction… Can anyone recommend a contractor/woodworker to explore this for us? We would appreciate hearing from other homeowners about brownstone floor/beam issues. Thanks!