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Tri-State Waterproofing has been providing crawl space repair for over twenty years. We inspect each home like it is our own. Our professional waterproofing inspectors start by checking the home’s exterior for disconnected downspouts, analyzing the property’s grade, and looking for any signs of foundation settlement. We then inspect the inside for water in the crawl space and any efflorescence on the foundation walls. If your crawl space shows signs of water or moisture, we recommend installing a crawl space sump pump or gravity drain depending on the grade of the land.
A crawl space dehumidifier may or may not be necessary. We will even check the floor system for dry rot, mold, and mildew. If your floor system needs support, we will locate those unsupported areas and provide the necessary solution. As you can see, there are many variables to account for. Our waterproofing experts will take the time to show you the problems and provide detailed explanations on what should take priority. Tri-State Waterproofing takes pride in being problem solvers NOT salesmen
A dry crawl space helps keep your home healthy. All houses are designed to pull air from the crawl space up through the roof. In fact, up to 60% of the air that you breathe in your home comes from your crawl space. You must keep this area dry and at the appropriate humidity level. Many homeowners do not pay attention to this area of their home which creates health problems and financial problems for their family. Below are examples of extreme conditions due to long-term neglect of their crawlspace.
Constant water vapor can cause your floor joists and framing to rot, necessitating a costly repair.
Constant moisture in your crawl space can cause the insulation to fall from your floor system, resulting in cold floors.
Standing water in your crawl space enables the growth of mold and mildew. When the relative humidity reaches 55%, mold spores grow. Mold and mildew spores can get inside the house and might cause health problems for your family if left unchecked.
Often we see landscape grading that is too close to a crawl space vent which can allow drainage directly into your home’s crawl space. To fix this, we have the land graded to allow the water to drain away from the home. We also re-direct the water in a way that will not cause problems in the future.
Efflorescence is a key warning sign of hydrostatic pressure pushing water through a block wall. Efflorescence is a salt-like reaction that eats through cinderblocks, causing the cinderblock’s structural integrity to deteriorate.
The Crawl Space Interior Drain System (CID) is installed around the entire perimeter of the crawl space. When water travels underneath the footing or through the wall, our drainage system collects the intruding water and leads it into a sump pump. The sump pump is what discharges the water away from the foundation, keeping a healthy, dry crawl space. Once the installation of the drainage system is finished, we lay down an extra protectant made of fiber-woven poly, called a Vapor Barrier.
While inspecting a crawl space we look at the interior and exterior of the crawlspace to see where we can discharge the water. We would always prefer to do a gravity drain exit if possible and let Mother Nature (gravity) do its job. This is only possible if the slope of the yard allows us to. If a gravity drain exit is not possible we install a basin and sump pump into the crawl space to then discharge the water away from the foundation. Discharging the water in the correct location is essential to keep your home safe from foundation settlement.
*Tri-State Waterproofing’s Crawl Space Interior Drain System comes with a transferable lifetime warranty, guaranteeing your crawl space stays dry.*
If your crawl space requires a gravity drain we extend the perforated pipe underground and attach a critter guard to keep rodents and bugs from entering the pipe
If your crawl space requires a sump pump we bury the pumping underground and attach a bubbler pot to the end of the pvc. This ensures minimum erosion in the yard.
We often get calls from customers about sagging or sinking floors. This problem happens when the floor system is not properly supported or their temporary supports are failing. Temporary posts are not ideal for floor system support. This often leads to other problems like sticking doors or windows. A crawl space power post is a permanent fix for these issues. They are made of steel to support the weight of the home. We install them with a permanent footing and proper placement on the crawl space ceiling to guarantee no movement.
Our foundation specialists install an adjustable power post that stabilizes the floor system. Our power posts are supported with a permanent footer and attached to a beam that spans the area of the sagging floor. This also helps prevent the floor from bouncing and creaking.
Does your crawlspace or basement have a musty smell? This is because of your home’s humidity level. We can help you get rid of these problems by installing a commercial grade dehumidifier. The ideal crawl space humidity is 55% or below. This keeps mold from growing and turns mold dormant. Our crawl space specialist will help you choose the correct crawl space dehumidifier based on the cubic footage of the area.
Our Crawl Space Encapsulation is sure to protect your home from any further water intrusion, high humidity, or mold growth. Our vapor barrier will protect your crawl space floor joists from any water penetration, allowing the joists to keep all structural integrity.
*You must properly seal out moisture from your crawl space and Tri-State has the means to help; WARNING: Don’t try this at home. It is important that you have a professional inspect and treat your home for moisture and mold. Improper elimination of mold may result in mold contamination throughout your home further endangering your foundation structure and your health.*