Photo Album: Stabilizing Crawl Space Support of Historic Home in Bunnell, Florida
Paula, from Bunnell, Florida, owns a historic 120-year-old home with a crawl space that required repairs after she noticed unstable areas in the floors inside her home. We sent our Design Specialist to perform a full home inspection, and upon examining the crawl space, they discovered that several of the block piers supporting the floor joists had settled and deteriorated. This lack of sturdy support had caused many of the floor joists to sag and splinter, creating a lack of stability for the home’s floors. A comprehensive plan was created to repair some of the floor joists and provide them with durable and permanent stabilization with our SmartJack system. After presenting the plan to Paula, our team went to work installing the SmartJack system, successfully reinforcing the home’s crawl space support. After the installation, Paula expressed her gratitude for our team’s work, knowing her home's foundation is secure for many more years to come.
Interior Wall Cracks
The homeowner noticed cracks in the walls of their historic house and recognized the need for professional assistance to address potential issues with their foundation.
Settling Block Piers
Upon inspection of the crawl space, the LRE Design Specialist immediately noticed that many of the block piers supporting the floor joists above had settled into the soil below.
Sagging Floor Joists
Due to the settlement and deterioration of the piers in the crawl space, many of the floor joists showed signs of sloping and splintering.
SmartJack Installation
The LRE team installs the SmartJack system in the crawl space to provide the home's floor joists with durable and permanent support.
Permanent Crawl Space Stabilization Solution
The SmartJacks installed by the LRE team are made from corrosion-resistant galvanized steel and are not susceptible to soil settlement. This design makes them a permanent and reliable solution for supporting crawl spaces and enhancing a home's structural integrity.