Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Stabilizing and Encapsulating a Crawlspace in Belleville, IL

Crawlspace support blocks were failing in Belleville, IL, causing the floor above to sink. Moisture was also entering it, creating a damp and musty environment. To solve all of these issues, the SmartJack System was first installed. These are steel support systems that can permanently stabilize and level the floor joists and girders in a crawlspace. These add strength and stability to the existing columns and piers in the crawlspace. They are unaffected by moisture, as they will not rust, weaken, or be affected by mold. These will lift the floors above back toward their original position, and reduce floor “bounce” caused by excessive joist spans. Next, the CleanSpace Encapsulation System was installed. This will isolate the crawlspace from the ground. It also controls water, humidity, outside air infiltration, and heat loss. The white finish will brighten the crawlspace and make it easier to see inside. Thanks to these systems, this crawlspace will remain stable, dry, and clean for years to come!