Photo Album: Stabilizing Damaged Crawl Space Support in Yankeetown, Florida
For years, Kevin and Helene of Yankeetown, Florida, had been dealing with persistent foundation issues that needed fixing before they could begin working on other areas of their home. Seeking reliable crawl space repair services, Kevin and Helene reached out to LRE Foundation Repair with the hope of finding a solution. An LRE Design Specialist conducted a full-home inspection and found that many of the wooden floor joists in the home’s crawl space had rotted, causing a lack of support for the home’s floors above. Furthermore, the issue was made worse by the use of numerous insufficient makeshift support pieces to uphold the home's subfloors. In addition to repairing many of the support joists, the LRE team installed the SmartJack system in the crawl space to provide permanent and adequate support to the home’s foundation. After the repairs were completed by LRE, Kevin and Helene's foundation concerns were finally resolved, providing them with a sense of relief and the freedom to focus on other renovations for their home.
Sagging Floor Joists
The crawl space lacks proper support, as the block piers and makeshift support structures have settled into the ground, resulting in sagging floor joists above.
Makeshift Supports
A frequently encountered issue is the utilization of makeshift supports comprised of various materials to reinforce the home's foundation, leading to long-term instability.
A Temporary Solution
While temporary support measures may offer a quick fix, foundation problems are likely to emerge over time.
Rotten Floor Joists
Moisture damage has caused many of the floor joists to deteriorate, comprimising their ability to adequately support the floors above.
SmartJack Solution for Crawl Space Support
The LRE team has successfully stabilized the home's foundation by installing the SmartJack system in the crawl space to provide permanent and adequate support to the floor joists above.
A Permanent Solution
The SmartJack system is designed to accommodate crawl spaces of any size, offering permanent support to a home's foundation without the risk of corrosion or settlement.