The most common problem with crawl space foundation is moisture first and foremost. You will gradually notice that if a crawl space is not adequately and properly ventilated, and if the built area is seen to contain much moisture than anticipated, then that moisture has a very good chance of creeping into the crawl space.
These types of hazards can cause a rotted texture on the crawl space wood floor. This moisture is also capable of breeding things like mold and mildew in your crawl space.
Such issues are really a threat and a solution is highly needed to avoid falling victim to such issues.
Here are some of the best repair tips for these crawl space foundation problems:
• WOOD ROT
Wood rot is basically the gradual deterioration of wood caused by one or more fungi. The fungus does the job of gobbling up the various parts of the wood which leads to giving the wood a certain type of strength and rigidity. This is one of the most unfortunate effects of a bad crawl space and leads to a great deal of damage to the wood present in the house.
• DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR BEAM
If many don’t know, first know that the crawl space floor joist has a very important role to play in the construction of the house. A not very strong and considerably weak and badly damaged or extended floor joist may need many different types of repairs. However, there is a solution to solving this crawl space floor joist problem which is to first understand the exact type of problem the floor is facing. This will give you the clue and make you discover the correct problem so that the solution can take place.
• THE DAMAGE OF THE BEAM
A beam may have wood rot or some type of termite damage. Whatever it is, there is also some solution to deal with these issues. In the worst case, the beams need to be replaced. This is said to be a very serious and dangerous process as well and you should always make sure that the people you hire to do the replacement work are highly professional. It should be very much noted that the replacement beam should be the same size as the old one and also have some additional piers or columns to support the beam.
• THE INACCESSIBILITY OF THE CRAWLSPACE
There are certain houses where the crawl space is too narrow and small for crawling. You must measure a minimum of 18 inches of clearance properly divided between the bottom of the floor joists and the dirt floor. This must be maintained because if the crawl space measurement is not the optimum size then it can again lead to wood rot which is one of the most annoying problems of a crawl space foundation.