Settling Block Piers
An inspection by an LRE Design Specialist revealed that the block piers in the crawl space, which supported the home's wooden floor joists, had settled into the underlying soil, leaving the floor joists without stable support.
Makeshift Supports
Previous efforts to stabilize the floor joists in the crawl space with bottle jacks and wooden blocks had proven to be ineffective in providing long-term support.
Preparing Footers for SmartJack Installation
The LRE team begins the SmartJack installation process by excavating each footing in the soil to the required depth.
Installing SmartJack Base
Once the footings are dug, they are filled with a stable, solid base that is resistant to soil settlement, providing a secure foundation for each SmartJack to be placed upon.
SmartJack Installation
Each SmartJack is positioned on the prepared footings and carefully adjusted to ensure a proper fit within the crawl space, providing the wooden support joists with the necessary stability and support.
Complete Crawl Space Stabilization
The SmartJack system has been fully installed, and the homeowner's crawl space is now permanently stabilized, ensuring lasting support and peace of mind.