Messy Midland, MI Crawl Space
Between standing water, mold, fallen insulation, and the effects that all of these have on the safety of the support beams, this crawl space needed a lot of help to be anything but a headache.
Water Damaged Support Beams in Midland Crawl Space
Most of these beams show signs of water damage. Over time, they'll weaken further and the structure of the crawl space will become less safe.
Moldy, Rotting Support Beam in Crawl Space
The heavy discoloration and visible mold are both Very Bad Signs for these joists. Their weight bearing abilities are compromised and will only get worse in the presence of ambient moisture.
Useless Fiberglass Insulation in Crawl Space
Fiberglass insulation is great! Unless you're in a crawl space, and then it's basically the worst. It absorbs the ambient moisture and gets heavy, and then it falls down and becomes a prickly wet eyesore with absolutely no insulating capabilities.
Ineffective Support Beams in Midland Crawl Space
Alright, there are a few reasons these support beams are not the best. 1) Moisture in the crawl space will cause efflorescence, which is a fancy way of saying that salt from the water and the concrete will weaken the structure. 2) The one on the left isn't even touching anything.
Unprotected Crawl Space Access
Wow. I...wonder why the crawl space is in such bad shape, what with this super effective door.
Super Sump Pump Assists with Water Problems
By installing a Super Sump pump, the water will proactively be pumped outside, rather than allowed to hang out in the crawl space and wreck all of the beams.
Discharge Lines Carry Water Away from House
We bury the discharge lines so they don't interfere with safety (no tripping!) or landscaping. They extend away from the house to avoid the water draining right back into the crawl space upon removal.
IceGuard Protects Discharge Lines
Discharge lines freezing is kind of inevitable when you live in Michigan. But with IceGuard caps, a frozen line won't mean a wet crawl space. Instead of the water backing up into the sump, the IceGuard allows it to exit via the grates.
Vent Covers Protect Crawl Space from the Elements
In addition to a door, it was vital to cover the crawl space vents to ensure protection from wind and rain, both of which can mess with the crawl space and, eventually, the house above it.
Everlast Door Provides Proper Crawl Space Protection
THIS is a door. In that it is not holes in a brick wall. Now rain, dirt, and who knows what creatures won't end up in the crawl space.
Steel Beams Offer Better Support in Midland Crawl Space
By installing steel beams to supplement and replace the existing, compromised beams, the crawl space is guaranteed to be safe and stable.
SmartJacks Stabilize Midland Crawl Space
Rather than those bulky, ineffective concrete posts that could honestly fall apart at any moment, SmartJacks offer reliable support that can't be hindered by water.
