Foundation Repair Photo Album: Sinking Floors Fixed with Crawl Space Support and Encapsulation in Duluth, MN
This homeowner in Duluth, MN had been experiencing uncomfortable conditions in their home for years. An unsealed crawl space beneath the home was pooling with water, causing humid air to enter the home in the summer months and cold air during winter months. There was also some concerning sinking on the main level of the home. One of our DBS Design Specialist visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for a total crawl space encapsulation. After the inspection, our CleanSpace® vapor barrier as well as a sump pump was recommended in the space.
Our production crew first removed debris and prepped the space by excavated a layer of soil in the crawl space . From there our crew installed a SmartJack® Systemto help the home's existing support beams. The encapsulation system was then ready to go in. This consisted of drainage matting, CleanSpace® vapor barrier, and a SmartSump™ sump pump. This crawl space drainage system is specially designed for crawl spaces. It has a lower profile than other pump packages, making installation in tight quarters easier.The homeowners now have peace of mind that their sealed crawl space will restore overall health to their home.
Dirt Crawl Space in Duluth, MN
This dirt crawl space was prone to moisture, causing humid conditions in the living space above.
Dirt Crawl Space in Duluth, MN
Prone to moisture, and musty smells, this family was looking to sealed their dirt crawl space to improve the air quality of the rest of their home.
SmartSump™ Sump Pump in Dirt Crawl Space
The SmartSump™ crawl space drainage system is specially designed for crawl spaces. It has a lower profile than other pump packages, making installation in tight quarters easier.
CleanSpace® Stops Air Flow and Water Leaking
This ultra-durable, yet flexible material is designed to act as a vapor barrier to condensation or water trying to infiltrate the crawl space. It also assists in stopping cold outside air from entering the crawl space.
SmartJack® System Installed in Duluth, MN Crawl Space
These beams were installed in order to provide additional strength to the home's existing support beams.
CleanSpace® Wrapped Around Supports
Our production crews wrap and seal CleanSpace® around the SmartJack® support beams to ensure that no water can make its way past the vapor barrier.