Foundation Repair Photo Album: Foundation Support with SmartJacks
In Grafton, Illinois homeowner Jamie S. had a bad support system beneath her home, made of thin wooden polls. Once she started to feel her home had become unstable, and was feeling the floor sink in she decided she needed a better way to support the home over time. Jamie decided to call Woods Basement Systems because she heard from a friend that they also work with home foundations as well as basements.
We sent our foreman Jesse Crotser and his team out to Jamie’s home to install our patented SmartJacks. SmartJacks are steel support systems used to permanently stabilize and level the girders and floor joists in a crawl space or home. Lifting the above floors and walls back to their original position. Now, Jamie does not have to worry about the support system of her home and knows it is safe and stable.
Before SmartJacks
Before our Woods team installed our patented SmartJacks, the home was supported by thin wooden poles.
Unstable Support
Underneath the thin wooden support systems were concrete blocks because the wood was not long enough.
Unstable Home
Overall, this home was very unstable and it is no wonder the homeowners were finding sagging floors.
SmartJacks
SmartJacks reduce floor "bounce" caused by excessive floor joist spans.
Stable Support with SmartJacks
Now that the SmartJacks are installed, the home is now stable and supported.
The Magic of SmartJacks
Now the homeowner has peace of mind knowing their home is stable and supported by SmartJacks.
