Crawl space issues, such as excess moisture or poor ventilation, can significantly impact the structural integrity of your floors. When moisture builds up in a crawl space, it can cause the wood joists and beams supporting the floors above to weaken, rot, or even mold. Over time, this damage compromises the load-bearing capacity of the joists, leading to sagging or uneven floors. Left untreated, crawl space problems can worsen, resulting in more extensive repairs. Addressing crawl space waterproofing and ventilation can help prevent these issues, preserving the stability and safety of your floors.
With Helitech’s comprehensive approach, we restore and protect your home’s structural integrity, providing long-lasting solutions tailored to your specific crawl space and foundation needs.
When you notice a sagging floor—on either the first or second story—it’s often a sign of a deeper structural or safety concern that’s already progressed. Several factors can cause floors to sag:
Excess moisture in crawl spaces can lead to wood rot, weakening the beams and joists that support your floors. This damage fosters mold growth and compromises the structural integrity of your floor joists, causing sagging and uneven floors. Over time, moisture buildup worsens, leading to increasingly severe structural issues and costly repairs if left untreated.
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Weak soils can allow your foundation to settle or sink. All homes settle to some extent, but if it leads to sagging floors, extensive foundation cracks, or sticking doors, your home likely has sustained structural damage.
Floor joist sizes vary based on floor width, load requirements, and local building codes. Selecting the wrong joist size or spacing them incorrectly can leave floors inadequately supported, leading to sagging issues over time. Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair specialists evaluate your home’s structure to identify and address the root causes of sagging floors. By recommending the most efficient, cost-effective solutions, Helitech ensures your floor is restored safely and effectively.
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Rotted or damaged floor joists often require a floor jacking system to stabilize your home’s structure during repairs. At Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we use adjustable steel jacks in crawl spaces to temporarily support damaged floor joists while replacing affected boards. This approach allows us to lift and level sagging floors, ensuring the integrity of your flooring system without disrupting your home.
Helitech’s experienced team specializes in effective and permanent crawl space repair solutions. Call us today for your FREE estimate!
Kevin did a great job educating me on foundation issues, why it needed to be repaired and how was the best way to repair it. His way of educating was very powerful and never made me feel stupid. This is very important as I am a single woman and new to the foundation problem. I would highly recommend Helitech and Kevin for your foundation needs.
Lake St Louis, MO, USA
