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Wood Rot
If you look carefully in this picture, you'll notice that the wood of the floor joist is beginning to show signs of severe damage due to cracking.
Rotting Floor Joists
When crawl spaces are damp, humid, or experience flooding, they become an ideal environment for mold and rot. Termites, carpenter ants, wood-eating beetles, and other damaging insects may also feed on organic materials in the crawl space. As the wood deteriorates, it will no longer be able to support your home, leading to significant structural damage.
Checking Humidity Levels in the Crawl Space
During our inspection we check the humidity levels in the crawl space. With levels this high it has caused the wooden floor joists to rot and the structure to become unstable.
Moisture Issues
The crawl space has visible water lines on the bottom of the concrete block wall due to water seeping through the concrete.
Crawl Space Issues
Moisture, mold and falling, failing insulation are problems in this crawl space, which hasn't been properly sealed. The encapsulation treatment totally separates and protects the crawl space interior from outdoor conditions, keeping the space clean and dry.
Drainage Matting
This dimpled plastic sheet material promotes good drainage over the entire crawl space floor.
SmartJack System Installed
The SmartJack Crawl Space Stabilizer is an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces. It not only provides supplemental support to your failing structure -- it can also often lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position.
Stronger Crawl Space Support
Our crawl space support system can support vertical loads exceeding 60,000 pounds, which is far stronger than conventional concrete repairs.
Superior Support
Our support jacks do more than merely halt the downward movement of your floor. The SmartJack may also be adjusted to try to lift the floor above to its original position.
CleanSpace Installed
One key ingredient in our encapsulation system is the CleanSpace® vapor barrier, a super-durable 20-mil plastic sheet designed to permanently prevent moisture, outside air, and pests from entering your crawl space.
Piers Wrapped
Piers are wrapped in CleanSpace® poly to create a continuous air and moisture barrier.
Vents Sealed
Sealing your crawl space vents stops the cycle of cold, humidity, and moisture entering from the outside air.
SaniDry Sedona Installation
Mold and mildew are common in crawl spaces, but the Sedona keeps the relative humidity below 55%, so mold won't stand a chance. As a high-efficiency dehumidifier, the Sedona removes more moisture (100 pints per day) for less electricity cost than conventional models.
New Crawl Space Door
Our EverLast™ Crawl Space Doors are created with ½" thick solid plastic, and they will never rust, rot, or need paint. Sturdy knobs allow for easy access and ensure a tight seal for many years to come.