Ocean County Basement Waterproofing Company

How Does Crawl Encapsulation and Repair Process Work

Crawl spaces are unique in the way they are directly connected to the rest of your home environment. Due to what’s called the Stack Effect, whatever is in your crawl space air is getting sucked up into the rest of your living space. This means anything from the outside entering your crawl space will also be affecting the rest of your home, whether it’s pollen, mold spores, humidity, or anything else.

Blue Umbrella’s process for repairing and sealing your crawl space includes:

• Drying the Crawl Space: First, Blue Umbrella will remove any water or loose debris in your crawl space.
• Sump Pump Installation: A crawl space sump pump is installed to collect and remove water that may enter.
• Crawl Space Encapsulation: The crawl space is encapsulated and sealed with a 14-mil thick vapor barrier along the floor and walls. Any vents are closed.
• Crawl Space Dehumidifier: For additional protection, a crawl space dehumidifier is installed to maintain the moisture levels in your crawl space, ensuring that no mold or wood rot can grow and create problems.

Whether you need your crawl space encapsulated or you have questions about the process, Blue Umbrella Waterproofing is here to help! Our crawl space repair solutions will keep your home dry and healthy for years and years.

Quality Foundation Repair in Ocean County

Along with keeping basements and crawl spaces dry, Blue Umbrella Waterproofing also repairs the foundations themselves. Whether you have basement cracks forming or your foundation walls are starting to tilt or bow, Blue Umbrella has long-lasting solutions and products to stop further foundation wall movement and protect your home’s structural health.

Here are some signs you may notice in your foundation walls…

• Vertical Cracks: Typically, these are not an issue as these tend to occur naturally from concrete shrinkage as it cures after construction. Although, if the crack ever widens, it could present a way for outside moisture to invade.
• Horizontal Cracks: These cracks are created from outside hydrostatic pressure as water pushes against the foundation, eventually weakening it and moving it. It is highly advised that you contact a foundation repair expert when you see these.
• Stair-Step Cracks: This kind of crack is a sign that uneven settlement is occurring under your home, but it can also be a sign of hydrostatic pressure if the stair-step cracks are accompanied by shearing of the bricks or CMU blocks.

Effective and Minimally Invasive Foundation Solutions

To ensure your foundation walls stop moving, Blue Umbrella Waterproofing has two long-lasting solutions.

• InvisiBeam Carbon-Kevlar Strap: Unlike a regular carbon fiber strap, the InvisiBeam uses a carbon-Kevlar combination that offers more strength and support. Perfect for deflections of less than 2 inches, the InvisiBeam has even been used for larger projects like bridges and seawalls.
• Steel I-Beams: By installing steel I-beams along the affected foundation wall, further wall movement can be stopped. These are ideal for deflections of more than 2 inches and less than 3 inches.