Crawl Space Repair Case Studies: Crawlspace cleanup and support, Innisfil, ON
Challenge
A customer in Innisfil, Ontario was looking to have their crawlspace cleaned up, made healthy and supported for future plans in the home above. Relative humidity was very high, the insulation was falling from all around and some of the floor joist showed signs of settling making the floor above like a trampoline. The customer needed a reliable fix for their home giving them a guarantee solution to their problem.
Solution
The homeowner contacted Clarke Basement Systems to fix and clean up their crawlspace. A full encapsulation was installed separating the ground moisture from the wood framing above. Insulation was re installed and secured on the walls. A AprilAire model 1850 dehumidifier was installed to lower the RH and prevent rot odors and mold. SmartJacks were installed with a supplementary beam securing the floor joists. This customer can now have the confidence to make changes to the main level of the home knowing his investment is protected with warranty for the future.