Unfinished Crawl Space in Gilman, CT
The unfinished crawl space of this Gilman, CT home had high moisture and humidity levels. Water was able to enter through the dirt floor and the field stone foundation walls. To seal it off, we installed our CleanSpace crawl space moisture barrier. The highly durable plastic liner prevents both water and odors from entering the area, and it comes with a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. The subsequent lower humidity levels greatly reduce the potential for mold or mildew growth and rot.
Unstable Crawl Space in Gilman, CT
The high levels of humidity had caused much rot in the Gilman, CT crawlspace. This made the support beams unstable, as seen in the one that is almost falling over. More, stronger support beams are needed in this home to keep it safe for the people living above.
Concrete Column Supports in Gilman, CT
The homeowners attempted to fix the problem of rotting support beams in the Gilman, CT crawl space by creating columns made of concrete blocks. These are short term solutions that do not fix the long term problem of a sagging crawl space. The thick, heavy columns will continue to sink into the earth below as the weight of the house pushes down on them. More shims, the wooden planks above the blocks, will need to be wedged in as the columns sink, and the "solution" will ultimately fail.
Gilman, CT Unstable Crawl Space
To make the crawl space in Gilman, CT stable, our team installed the SmartJack system. The adjustable supports are made from galvanized steel and can support vertical loads of up to 60,000 pounds. They are installed above a pre-cast concrete footing to distribute the weight on the top of the post. The posts are tightened to stabilize the home and they can continue to be adjusted as it naturally shifts.
