Helical Piers Driven into Soil
Helical piers were installed and advanced to competent load‑bearing soil beneath the settling addition of the home.
Helical Piers Secured to Home
The helical piers are equipped with structural support brackets at their tops, allowing a treated wood block or beam to sit securely between the pier and the home's framing. Each pier head is also locked into a concrete footing, adding additional lateral and vertical stability. By advancing the helical piers down to competent, load‑bearing soil, the weight of the structure is effectively transferred away from the weak, unstable surface soils that caused the settlement. This deep‑foundation system bypasses compressible layers and anchors the home to stable strata, preventing further settlement and restoring long‑term structural support.
Wet Crawl Space
The crawl space exhibited consistently elevated moisture levels, creating conditions conducive to mold growth and resulting in noticeable musty odors throughout the home. Persistent dampness also increases the risk of wood decay, which can compromise the structural integrity of joists and beams. Over time, this deterioration can weaken the floor system and threaten the overall stability and safety of the structure.
Crawl Space Drainage Matting
Drainage matting was installed to create a separation layer between the soil and the crawl space, promoting controlled water movement beneath the home. The textured design of the matting channels groundwater and moisture away from stagnant areas, reducing the risk of pooling and allowing water to disperse and drain more efficiently into the surrounding soil.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
CleanSpace® vapor barrier was then installed throughout the crawl space to create a continuous moisture barrier, preventing ground humidity and outside air from entering the area. By isolating the crawl space from these moisture sources, conditions that lead to mold growth, wood decay, and musty odors are effectively eliminated. In addition to protecting the structural components of the home, the sealed environment also improves energy efficiency by reducing heat loss through the floors and helping maintain more consistent indoor temperatures. This encapsulation process contributes to significantly better overall air quality within the home, as a large portion of the air inside living spaces originates from the crawl space.
