Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Unhealthy to Healthy Crawl Space in Goodlettsville, TN
This Tennessee crawl space was one for the books! It shows the exact reason why some homeowners do not want to go into their crawl space.. and without going in to your crawl space, it is hard to pinpoint some of the signs that you have an unhealthy one from your living quarters. The homeowners had noticed that cracks were forming in the walls upstairs, doors were having trouble closing, and floors were "bouncy" in a few areas, Thankfully, this family called us before severe damage occurred. They wanted a company that could solve their moisture issues at a good cost. They called us for a free inspection and after our inspector looked around their home, he told them what he found and what we could do to help. He talked the family about our encapsulation and SmartJack process and they agreed that the products and the process were their best bet! Our crew installed these products:EverLast Crawl Space DoorCleanSpace LinerDrainage Matting Mold-x2 SmartJacksOur crew also got all of their dirty insulation out of their crawl space! There is no need for it, since our liner will keep out those winter drafts and lower energy costs!The family now has a healthy encapsulated crawl space that they no longer have to worry about!
Unhealthy Crawl Space
Did you know that 50% of the air we breathe upstairs comes from downstairs?? Don't let your family breathe in gross, moldy insulation!
This looks like the perfect place for pests to make their home, too!
Rotting Wood
Excessive moisture in your crawl space is not only unhealthy for you and your family, it is also unhealthy for your home! Rotting wood beams = "Bouncy" and uneven floors above.
Uneven Floors
An example of what could happen if your wood beams are weakened and make your floors uneven! Your doors may not be able to shut properly due to the uneven floor.
Encapsulation and SmartJacks
This vapor barrier is 20mil thick and has 7 layers of polyethylene composition and polyester cord reinforcement. It is made to reduce vapor and moisture in your crawl space.
We use our SmartJack System to lift floors back to their original position over time! They are made of galvanized stainless steel, so you will never have to worry about them rusting.
EverLast Door
This sturdy door is nearly indestructible! It even has an air and water tight seal, so you don't have to worry about outside humidity and critters sneaking their way into your space 24/7!