Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Solution for Sloping Floors in Sebring, Florida
Chad in Sebring, Florida, became concerned with the condition of his home’s foundation when he noticed his floors felt very unstable when walked upon. To make matters worse, he observed small hairline cracks developing in the home’s drywall. He called us at LRE Foundation Repair and asked that we conduct an inspection of the crawl space below his home. Our Design Specialist entered the crawl space and immediately noticed that the wooden floor joists exhibited a slight slope, indicating that the support from the block piers was no longer sufficient. Additionally, the specialist observed moisture damage in the joists, further weakening their ability to support the floors inside. For a reliable and effective solution, our team installed a series of SmartJacks in key areas of the crawl space to provide robust and permanent stability to the floor joists. Now Chad's floors are completely level and stabilized, relieving his concerns about his home's foundation.
Crawl Space Before SmartJack Installation
Upon inspecting the crawl space below the home, the Design Specialist found many of the original block piers settling into the soil below, creating a lack of sufficient support for the floor joists above.
Sloping Floor Joists
Because of weakened support over time, the floor joists in the crawl space developed a slight slope, resulting in instability felt in the floors inside.
Floor Joist Moisture Damage
Excess moisture in the crawl space has led to mold and mildew damage to the wooden floor joists, significantly weakening their ability to adequately support the home's floors.
Stabilizing Floors Joists with SmartJack System
The LRE team has successfully stabilized the floor joists with the SmartJack system, effectively leveling the sloping floors inside.
Permanent Crawl Space Support
The SmartJacks installed by the LRE team are made of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel and are not susceptible to soil settlement, making them a permanent solution for crawl space support.