Foundation Repair Photo Album: Foundation and Crawl Space Fixed in Allenwood, NJ

A homeowner in Allenwood, NJ had a sand crawl space that was musty, filthy, and moist. To make matters worse, her foundation wall had a horizontal crack running through it that worried her and her family. She called Quality 1st Basement Systems for a free estimate on crawl space encapsulation and fixing the cracked foundation wall. Horizontal cracks in the foundation will not get better, the problem will only get worse unless they are fixed. In order to repair the foundation walls, Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CarbonArmor. CarbonArmor is high tech, it uses the same technology that stabilizes skyscrapers, bridges, and bomb shelters. The solution is low profile and can be installed quickly. First, the area is cleaned. Then, a carbon fiber strap is installed onto the wall and held into place with an epoxy coat, tightening the strap to the wall. Pound for pound, CarbonArmor is stronger than steel! To encapsulate the crawl space, Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CleanSpace vapor barrier system. CleanSpace keeps out moisture, pests, water vapor, and musty odors. Sand crawl spaces cannot be used to store things - they are too messy and dirty. But with CleanSpace the homeowner is now using the area for storage! Her belongings stay dry, moisture free, clean, and are not at risk for growing mold. Not only does CleanSpace tidy up the area, waterproof it, and make it look better, it saves money! With CleanSpace, heating the crawl space will cost less money. This homeowner loves her new products!