All-Dry of the Carolinas Before & After Photos

It is not uncommon for people who have problems with moisture in their crawlspaces to also have problems with sagging floors. The moisture (if left unchecked) can start to soften the sub-floor which can cause the flooring in the home to seem bouncy and uneven. These issues could come from other sources of course, but this situation happens quite often. 

This was the case for this homeowner, who had some pretty big problems with moisture in their crawlspace. It is difficult to see what was going on in this crawlspace, but the humidity was high enough to start soaking into the floor and floor joists. While this is never a good situation, our System Design Specialist knew that it was something that we could definitely take care of. 

The crawlspace went through a pretty big transformation once the crew had installed the SmartJacks and the CleanSpace. The CleanSpace was installed in order to ensure that the moisture getting into the crawlspace was greatly decreased, which would cause the floor and floor joists to also dry out. There was also a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier that was also installed to make sure that the humidity level of the crawlspace was lower than 55%, so mold cannot grow. 

Water intrusion is often an issue that people will put off before other home improvement projects. Since the crawlspace is under the home, people aren't always thinking about it and would rather stain the deck or get a new roof and fix their crawlspace. Or sometimes people aren't in the best financial situation and can't afford to have the problems taken care of. However water intrusion issues are not something that should be put off because the crawlspace affects the entire home because the air cycles from crawlspace to attic, which can be explained by the "stack effect". 

This homeowner had actually called us to take a look at their home a few years back in 2014. For one reason or another the homeowner decided not to get the work done, but knew the dangers of not taking care of the issue. The bad thing about water intrusion issues is that hardly ever do they get better, they tend to just get worse and worse. This was unfortunately the case for this homeowner and close to four years later they called us back to their home to take a look and figure out what we could do to fix the problems that they had been having.

Our System Design Specialist was able to go out and revisit the home to see if anything had changed and what exactly they were going to need to finally get this problem under control. The second quote was very close to the initial quote, with a few minor changes. The main part of the quote was the CleanSpace liner that was going to be installed in the crawlspace. The CleanSpace helps to seal off and separate the crawlspace from the ground, and along with the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier that was installed in this crawlspace, the homeowner had a much cleaner and healthier area. 

Foundation issues are a problem that should never be put on hold. As much as we want it to be able to stop, the problem will grow and become worse as time passes. This Anderson, South Carolina homeowner had thought to hold off on getting his foundation issues fixed. However, after watching the floors continue to sag, he decided that he could put it off no longer.

Where the supports were located, the floor was fine, but, even a few inches away from the supports, you could see great dips in the floor.

When our crew went out to rectify the problem, they brought along beams as well as SmartJacks. The beams were installed horizontally, and the SmartJacks were fastened to the beams to push the floors back into place. Really they were the main stars here. To install it, we excavate a two-foot cube at each SmartJack location. The hole is then filled with concrete or engineered to create a stable, loadbearing footing. The SmartJack sits on top of it with a custom-engineered base.

Many people will lay down some type of plastic in their crawlspace to help keep the humidity level down. However, this usually just means that a thin sheet is laid out throughout the crawlspace and that is the end of the story. This misses one of the most important parts of encapsulation, sealing the liner. Sealing the liner is one of the most important parts because it prevents any water vapor from getting into the crawlspace.

Although this sounds like a simple task, it isn't as easy as it sounds. As you can see this homeowner tried to tape these sheets together and then to the top of the wall. This is similar to our process, but because of the quality and lack of experience this homeowner had with waterproofing, this "do-it-yourself" option did not work out nearly as well. As you can see, the corner of the plastic has fallen down.

Our installers are well-versed and have extensive training in the installation of all of our systems. Many of our employees have been working with us for several years, with a few of them having around 15 years of experience here! Needless to say, our crews know exactly how to install all of our products. Not only do we have several methods of securing and sealing the liner, but the crews also try to follow every curve of the area so that the liner won't be pulled away from the wall.

This home in Fletch, NC was experience water dripping down their walls into the basement. When water comes into the basement in this way it can cause several issues for the home. Mold, musty smells, wall damage, and even furniture damage were the risks for this Fletch, NC basement. To solve this issue they called in our All-Dry of the Carolinas team to install WaterGuard and a SuperSump Pump. The WaterGuard system intercepts the water at the perimeter of the basement and drains it unseen and safely into the SuperSump where it is then flushed from the basement. WaterGuard is different because it is designed to not sit in dirt like most draining systems do. There is a special wall flange that creates space between the floor and wall allowing wall seepage to drain through the WaterGuard while keeping it away from the dirt. Since this type of drainage is separated from dirt, the chances of it clogging are nearly impossible! The WaterGuard leads the water to the SuperSump where it is then flushed from the basement outside to the LawnScape outlet. All resulting in a dry basement! The SuperSump Pump is a sump pump that can pump up to 2,650 gallons an hour, has a WaterWatch system, Superliner with 96 holes for water flow, and an Airtight Lid. The SuperSump then drains all water outside through the LawnScape Outlet. Together with these products the basement will be able to remain dry and to avoid damage.