Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation and Structural Reinforcement - Aurora, OR

Non-mediated water intrusion into crawl spaces causes many issues, which will only continue to worsen without professional intervention. This homes crawl space had been severely damaged by water intrusion for many years, leading to structural failure of the subfloor, as well as the creation of a toxic air quality which was pulled up throughout the home. After a thorough inspection by our design specialist, he recommended an encapsulation, as well as structural reinforcement of the subfloor to restore stability, and even weight-distribution to the home. This solution pairing will return integrity to the stability of this home, and keep it protected from the devastating effects of water damage. To repair the subfloor, our crew removed and replaced each of the failed wooden posts, with a steel SmartJack. SmartJacks firmly hold the subfloor in place, and are adjusted by hand until even weight-distribution is achieved across the entirety of the subfloor. They remain in place, offering lasting and effective stability that is resistant to rot. Following this, we encapsulate the crawl spaces which fully seals and insulates the space, preventing water, debris, and rodents from entering, creating a space beneath homes that will remain dry, clean, and stable. Thanks to the sealed nature of an encapsulation, as well as the installation of our heavy-duty SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, air quality is easily controlled, creating healthier air inside of the home. The SaniDry Sedona cleans and filters the air to remove all toxins, allergens, and moisture, while maintaining a safe relative humidity that prevents the growth of mold. Additionally, a TripleSafe Sump Pump is installed, to ensure expulsion of ground water intrusion far away from the home via an underground discharge line. Our TripleSafe is a 3-pump-in-1 System, where each pump is activated by water volume, with the 3rd and final pump being fully battery-operated, so that the home remains protected even if the power goes out. Our Electrical Division installs a new, dedicated circuit and outlet inside of the crawl space, for the operation of each of these machines. The crew than installed our Turtl access door. These specialty doors are made of highly durable materials that are weather-resistant and waterproof, ensuring that the access point into the crawl space will remain properly sealed, protecting the encapsulation components, as well as the home. The final step is the application of Spray Foam insulation, directly onto the foundation walls. Our Spray Foam Specialist applies this top of the line, closed-cell insulation, that qualifies as an air, thermal, moisture, and vapor barrier. John's utilizes only the best of the best materials when encapsulating and reinforcing crawl spaces, and each component is installed with meticulous precision, by our expert crews, in order to guarantee lasting effectiveness of the system as a whole.