Commercial Foundations Photo Album: SmartJacks Installed for Sinking Floors in Fairview, TN
The homeowners noticed that their living space had started to change. Their floors were uneven and cracks were appearing on their walls. They were worried about the value and health of their home, so they called Frontier Basement Systems to figure out a solution! Our inspector went inside their crawl space and looked around. He saw a few major problems. He took a few reference photos to show the homeowners exactly what he was talking about, so they could understand better how we could fix it! The unsealed crawl space was letting moisture from the soil ground evaporate into the air. This was causing the wood that was supporting their home to rot! Our inspector knew exactly what they needed to fix their foundation issue! He told them all about our SmartJack stabilizers and how they could lift floors back to their original position. The homeowners loved our SmartJack system and couldn't wait to have them installed! They now have a supported floor and don't have to worry about any more foundation cracks on their walls!
Cons of Pink Insulation
While the pink insulation is a cheap and easy choice, it is not the best. The insulation collects moistures and this leads to mold growth. The big problem is that the insulation is right next to the wood beams that help support the weight of your furniture and family. Moldy and moisture filled insulation will only lead to decaying wood.. which leads to uneven floors above.
Steel SmartJack Solutions
Our galvanized steel stabilizer is easily adjustable and is cut to fit your space's size. It is made to lift floors back to their original position over time.
SmartJack Rocks
The SmartJacks are installed on rocks to help with future settling.
Steel Beam
A steel beam is the way to go when it comes to helping support your home! We often see wood supporting beams installed and these will only rot!
Open Vent
If you have a crawl space vent it should NEVER be open. The vent should always be sealed shut to prevent outside moisture and critters from sneaking inside.