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Unprotected and unreliable, this crawl space caused more problems then it solved. We installed our vapor barrier and dehumidifier to rid it of water evaporation and lower the humidity levels. We also supported the floor above with SmartJacks on steel beam supports to keep the floor from sagging and cracking.
The SmartJack system is the only floor-stabilizing solution that addresses the root cause of sagging floors - the weak soils below. SmartJacks are fully-adjustable steel piers that permanently stop settlement in its tracks and lift the floors back to their original position.
A brick foundation wall in this customers full-basement was bowing and cracked. The Geo-Lock Channel Anchor System provides a permanent solution for bowing, buckling, tilting, or inward-moving foundation walls that are demonstrating signs of extreme wall failure. In addition to the Anchor System, CleanSpace Vapor Barrier was fastened to the wall to prevent moisture from passing through.
The jacks previously installed under this house were not stabilizing the floor effectively. So, we installed our SmartJack system utilizing a steel beam support that creates much more stabilization for the home over time. We also installed CleanSpace vapor barrier around the jacks and throughout the crawl space to combat the humidity issues.
This apartment complex owner contacted our office after noticing cracks on the brick foundation. After assessing the foundation, it was determined the building was facing a settlement issue. To stop further sink and cracks forming, our team installed our foundation pier system.