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We installed SmartJack support posts in the customer's basement to stabilize and lift the sagging floor. First, we excavated small areas for the footings, poured concrete to create solid bases, and let them cure. Then, we placed the adjustable steel posts on the footings and secured them to the floor joists above. Finally, we adjusted the posts to provide the necessary support, leveling the floor and restoring stability.
Shortly after acquiring their new home in Kennebunkport, this homeowner needed a way to better protect their crawlspace from the often-damp surroundings. Our industry leading team at TC Hafford Basement Systems was able to provide the permanent solution this homeowner was looking for! Our crew was able to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace using a CleanSpace liner to keep out the unwanted moisture and brighten up the space. To capture moisture from the air and floor to remove it from the space, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed and connected to a SuperSump pump placed in the floor. This will eliminate the humidity in the crawlspace and keep the air dry in the future; all while pumping any collected moisture from the home through a discharge pipe.
Now this Kennebunkport, ME crawlspace has been transformed into a usable space for the new homeowner. The CleanSpace liner alongside the SaniDry & SuperSump systems will keep this crawlspace perfectly dry for many years to come!
Since 1967, this Arundel, ME, homeowner has lived in their home, and over time they have noticed their floors sagging more and more. With braces rotting and not wanting the problem to get worse, the homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems to book a free estimate. System Design Specialist John Wright met with the homeowner and worked with them to design a system that would meet the needs of the home and keep the homeowner safe.
The floor above needed to be braced and supported to level the floor and prevent sagging from happening in the future. SmartJacks were installed where needed with the addition of a new Supplemental Beam. SmartJacks can correct problems such as sloping and overly springy floors and out-of-level door frames. Because of the design of SmartJacks, they can be adjusted overtime as needed to compensate for changes in the home. SmartJacks are galvanized for corrosion resistance and can be used with the CleanSpace system if an area is plagued with high moisture or water issues. Now that the SmartJacks are installed, the homeowner is able to have a level floor without it feeling like a trampoline, and their home is no longer at risk of wall cracks or unsafe living conditions.
A Kennebunkport, ME homeowner contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for crawlspace help. Their old insulation was failing, it was consistently damp and falling away from the home. System Design Specialist Mike P. created a plan to remove the old fiberglass insulation to be replaced with SprayFoam Insulation on the rim joists and walls. SprayFoam acts as both an air and moisture barrier, filling hard to fit nooks and crannies to create and well buttoned up space. We also installed a SmartSump pump system to help with the removal of any water that may come through the floor.
In Kennebunkport, ME, a homeowner faced persistent water seepage issues, despite having a sump pump. By installing WaterGuard, we ensured effective drainage along the basement perimeter, intercepting seepage before it reached the basement floor. Paired with CleanSpace Walls, the basement was transformed into a dry, secure area. This expertly designed solution not only mitigated existing moisture problems but also enhanced the durability and usability of the entire space, and supported the homeowner's existing sump pump.