Cracking Walls and Sticking Doors - Nehalem, OR

During a summer vacation at their beach home, the homeowners noticed cracks running down the doorways, and the doors were sticking. After surfing the internet, they were directed to John's Waterproofing to help save their future coastal stays. During a free inspection, our design specialists entered the crawl space, and the culprit was brought to light. There were wooden posts that are supposed to help stabilize the home, but were doing quite the opposite. The posts were floating several inches above the existing footings, leaving them unable to support the home. This shift in the home's foundation caused the sticking doors and cracked walls. Not only that, but fiberglass insulation drooped low into the crawl space, the previous vapor barrier was torn, and the exterior access way was simply a wood panel laid across the opening, allowing moisture to enter the crawl space, resulting in inconsistent temperatures throughout the home. Our team worked with the homeowners to create an effective plan to restore the stability of their home, protect it from moisture, and scheduled the work.

The first step our crew took was removing all insulation and debris. Once it was out of the way, it was time to remove the floating wood posts. After they were extracted, we installed SmartJacks. SmartJacks are adjustable steel support posts that can be set to the exact height needed, providing permanent stabilization to the home. Then, we addressed stagnant water by installing a drain system and sump pump, followed by fastening a new 6-mil vapor barrier across the crawl space floor to trap moisture in the soil. Lastly, the homeowners decided on an entryway upgrade, so we installed an EverLast door in place of the ole wood panel. EverLast doors seal tightly to the foundation, helping keep out water, pests, and rodents. Thanks to John's Waterproofing, the homeowners can enjoy many more summer vacations without a worry in the world.