Excess Moisture in Foundation Leads to a Sagging Floor in Abington, MA

The humid season is never fun for anybody, especially homeowners who have to deal with humidity in their own comfort. The energy bills can go up, it's uncomfortable to breathe in and it can lead to a plethora of issues in any foundation. Specifically in this case, a homeowner from Abington, MA had a sagging floor due to excess moisture in his crawl space and basement. Here, we'll briefly discuss the issue and how we completely erased his worries! 

Identifying The Problem

To begin this transformation, our inspector arrived at the home and performed a detailed assessment of both the crawl space and basement. The inspector measured the relative humidity, took measurements and observed the floor joists. He explained to the homeowner that the constant exposure to moisture led to the wood softening, which decreased its ability to fully secure the floor above. Thankfully, the inspector proposed a solution to turn the tide around!

The Solution

1. SmartJack Installation

First, we tackled the sagging floor problem that was giving this homeowner constant anxiety. We installed 2 SmartJacks beneath the weakened floor beam near the stairs in this basement. Our steel SmartJacks provide permanent, reliable and adjustable support! The homeowner won't have to worry about this corroding because it's made of galvanized steel. 

2. CleanSpace Encapsulation

With the structural problem addressed, our team focused on the root cause of the issue, moisture. We encapsulated the whole crawl space and the interior basement walls with CleanSpace vapor barrier, our durable white liner that prevents moisture penetration. This will help prevent future moisture damage that unfortunately occurred before we arrived. By covering the area in our vapor barrier, we are also improving the air quality of within this foundation as a whole. 

The Result

The homeowner's hope was resurrected after this amazing transformation! The homeowner called us back and told us how much of an improvement he noticed in the air quality and the structural integrity of his floor above. With no signs of moisture and structural concerns, this job was nothing but complete! We have the best solutions for your sagging floors and moisture issues, so reach out to us!