Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Dedham, Maine Crawl Space Encapsulation

Homeowners of a seasonal camp in Dedham, Maine experienced a crawl space that was consistently damp. Over time, moisture can cause big problems, including wood rot or mold. In this case, some of the floor joists were weakened by the moisture and the first floor was sagging. To support the sagging floors, we installed SmartJacks and a supplemental beam. SmartJacks are galvanized steel posts that are custom fit to the crawl space or basement. They not only stabilize the home, but can be adjusted over time to lift and level the floors above back to their original position. To address the rest of the crawl space, we installed drainage matting with CleanSpace vapor barrier, which work together to seal out groundwater.