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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.
We encapsulated a Kennebunkport, Maine crawl space with our two-step system, including drainage matting and CleanSpace vapor barrier. Drainage matting controls the ground water that can seep in through the dirt floor, while CleanSpace seals out moisture from the crawl space. When moisture can get into the crawl space it can cause rot or mold on the wooden support beams and floor joists, posing structural problems for the home. We helped these homeowners protect their house for years to come!
Homeowners in Arundel, ME wanted help with their wet crawl space. Their old sump pump was not working properly and needed to be moved since it was not in the lowest spot of the floor, and they were interested in encapsulating the space as well. We jackhammered a new hole in the proper place for a brand new SmartSump pump system. Drainage matting was laid down on the floor, and then the space was encapsulated with CleanSpace vapor barrier. The final step in the process was installing SprayFoam insulation on the rim joists and walls to create an air tight seal and provide improved energy efficiency. The crawl space will now be dry and protected from mold or rot issues due to water.
Kennebunkport, ME homeowners wanted help with their wet crawl space so they called TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate. They knew if their crawl space continued to have water issues it could affect not only the air in their home, but also the structural integrity of their space. We used a three-prong system to waterproof the area, including the installation of a TripleSafe sump pump, SaniDry Sedona air system, and CleanSpace vapor barrier. The CleanSpace is installed with drainage matting to fully seal the crawl space, locking moisture out and preventing mold growth. Drainage matting helps channel ground water underneath the CleanSpace liner directly to the TripleSafe sump pump to be pumped away from the home. The SaniDry Sedona controls the humidity in the crawl space, and has a MERV 8 filter to take care of dust and mold spores.
Homeowners in Peru, Maine had a dirt floor crawl space that was constantly damp and had caused their support beams to weaken, which in turn caused sagging in their floors above. The owners wanted to install a vapor barrier, and explore adding additional supports for the home. To encapsulate the crawl space, we installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier with drainage matting. CleanSpace seals out moisture and prevents mold growth, while drainage matting controls the groundwater beneath the liner. SmartJacks were added to lift and level the floors above, providing ample support for the home. SmartJacks are galvanized steel posts that are custom fit, and can be adjusted over time as needed. The zinc-coating on the SmartJacks protects them so they will never rust.
