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A vapour barrier or an encapsulation system, is crucial in a dirt floor crawl space. Isolating the home from the earth is 1 step of 4 in fixing the issue! The barrier needs to be engineered to sit on dirt and not breakdown and become brittle.
Problem: Dirt floor crawl space, 6.5ft high, allowing water inside. Mold, odors and pests were an occurring issue.
Solution: Encapsulate entire sub-level and ensure adequate drainage was in place. Now is a safe, dry, comfortable area for storage.
Inspector: Gordon
Foreman: Shawn
Problem: Entire foundation failing. Water seepage also.
Solution: Reconstruct foundation with poured concrete. Waterproof full basement and install sump pump with battery backup.
Inspector: Belal
Foreman: Marlon
Problem: The wall is not settling but it is pushing out towards the fence.
Solution: Needs a retaining wall and a basic french drain system.
Inspector: Belal
Foreman: Kevin
Problem: Unlevel concrete poses several problems for homeowners:
Solution: We raised and levelled the sunken concrete slabs with PolyLevel.
Inspector: Bryan
Foreman: Bert