Reinforcement of Sagging Subfloor and Crawl Space Encapsulation - Independence, OR

Beneath the interior flooring of every home, is the subfloor. The responsibility of the subfloor is to evenly support the weight of the overhead home, creating level, sturdy interior flooring, while maintaining structural stability throughout the entire home. When water invades crawl spaces, significant damage can occur to subfloor components - creating sloped floors inside of the home, doors that no longer easily shut, and cracks in sheetrock and foundation walls - all stemming from an uneven, compromised subfloor. Additionally, moisture in crawl spaces negatively effects the health of the family living in the home - as 40% of interior air comes from below. To protect the stability of your home, and the health of your family, it is absolutely imperative to maintain a dry, clean, and stable space beneath your home. When this homeowner called on us for help, water intrusion into his crawl space had already caused multiple wooden subfloor posts to rot and shift - creating a sagging subfloor, and leaving him with sloped floors inside of his home. After our design specialist arrived at the home, he thoroughly inspected the crawl space - identifying the sagging portions of the subfloor, noting evidence of water intrusion and damage, and then used these findings to create a customized proposal for the homeowner to review. After answering each of the homeowners questions regarding the recommended solutions, the solution was scheduled for installation. 

To reinforce the subfloor, our crew installed a new Steel Girder Beam, perpendicularly underneath the floor joists, to work in conjunction with the original wooden girder beams, ensuring lasting, even weight distribution of the overhead home. Beneath the new Steel Girder Beam, 6 Steel Smart Jack Piers were installed for support. Each Smart Jack was carefully adjusted by hand, until the entirety of the subfloor, and all interior flooring was once again level. In order to prevent any further water damage to the home, and to protect the newly installed subfloor reinforcements, our crew also encapsulated the crawl space. Encapsulated crawl spaces are 100% waterproofed, sealed, and insulated, to permanently protect homes from the devastating effects of water damage. Inside of an encapsulated crawl space, our crew installs several different professional-grade waterproofing components, that will pump water away from the home, while maintaining a clean and healthy air quality. This dehumidifier continuously filters the air, removing moisture, allergens, and toxins, while preventing mold growth. Remember - 40% of the air inside of your home, comes from beneath your feet, meaning a crawl space with clean air, creates a healthier home for your family.

With the crawl space of this home now professionally encapsulated, and the subfloor strongly supported with durable steel reinforcements, this family can now thrive for many years in a clean, stable, and healthy home! John's has been repairing and waterproofing crawl spaces in the PNW for over 50 years - our crews are equipped with the high level of professionalism that comes only from decades of experience in the industry.