Sinking Floors in Sandstone, MN
This family wanted to protect their cabin from further structural damage, preserving it for future generations.
Crawl Space Access Inside of the Cabin
An exposed dirt crawl space leaves the home incredibly vulnerable to moisture and mold spores. Humid and moldy air travels upwards into the living space.
Dirt Crawl Space in Sandstone, MN
The crawl space had a partial vapor barrier but it did not provide the cabin with sufficient support against water vapor and humidity.
Block Foundation and Crawl Space in Sandstone, MN
These two combinations are incredibly common for smaller structures like cabins in our region. Unfortunately, it doesn't take very long for concrete and block foundations to sink and settle with the soil.
Water Stains in Cabin Support Beams
Stains on these wooden support beams indicate water damage, and have created weak points in several places.
Supplemental Beams and SmartJack® System
Our team installed this 24-ft steel I-beam in the space to provide the necessary support where wooden support beams were failing.
SmartJack® System
Our SmartJack® support beams and compact and designed specifically for low clearance in crawl spaces.