Case Study: Transforming a Damp Basement and Restoring a Sagging Floor in Little Compton, RI
This homeowner living in Little Compton, RI was living in an area that was known for its high-moisture weather. This caused his foundation to deal with significant challenges when it came to humidity. On top of that, the crawlspace had a structural issue as the floor above it was sagging down. By calling us for help, this homeowner was able to get the perfect solution to put a stop to the madness!
The Challenge That Presented
1. Constant Dampness
The conditions of this basement was definitely not close to comfort. Moisture from the outside environment made its way into this foundation, causing the humidity to rise. When the humidity is high, mold loves to take any chance it can get to grow!
2. Structural Concern for Crawl Space
The floor joists weakened over time due to the rotting of the wood. Who's the main culprit for this issue? You guessed it, moisture! Lets see how we dealt with all this madness.
The Solution We Provided
1. Encapsulation with CleanSpace Vapor Barrier
Our inspector recommended to encapsulate the area with CleanSpace vapor barrier. This reliable liner is designed to permanently prevent moisture from intruding the basement. This will help drastically reduce humidity levels to make this space more healthy and dry!
2. Installing SmartJack Floor Support System
The sagging floor dilemma was solved by our SmartJack Floor Support System. Our production crew placed new strong beam to support the weakened floor joists. Under that beam, they placed SmartJacks to raise the floor back to its original state. Best part, as time goes by, these SmartJacks can be adjusted to provide a reliable, permanent solution.
The Result
After the installation process was complete, this foundation came out with amazing results! The floor above the crawlspace was no longer sagging down and the humidity greatly reduced which also reduced the chance of mold growth. This job is just one of many examples on how
we can restore a foundation that has a sagging floor above or is dealt with high humidity. We take the upmost satisfaction providing solutions to give homeowners a peace of mind, it's what we do! Save yourself the stress and save your self the time, give us a call!
