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Sagging Walls and Bowing Shelves
The homeowner noticed that the walls and shelves in their kitchen had developed a noticeable sag, indicating issues with the foundation.
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Gap Between Walls and Ceiling
A noticeable gap between the walls and ceiling inside the home clearly indicated to the homeowner that there were issues with the support from the crawl space below.
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Sagging Floor Joists
Upon entering the crawl space, the Design Specialist found that many of the wooden floor joists were sagging due to inadequate support from settling block piers.
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Makeshift Support Measures
Makeshift, stopgap measures had been used previously to support the home's floor joists, but these solutions had proven inadequate over time.
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Installing SmartJack System
The LRE team installs the SmartJack system throughout key areas of the crawl space to provide sturdy and permanent support for the home's floor joists.
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Permanent Crawl Space Support Solution
Unlike standard block piers, the SmartJack system is immune to soil settlement and is made of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel, ensuring permanent stabilization for a crawl space's support structure.