Crawl Space Waterproofing
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Crawl Space Inspection Includes:
- Locating source of leak, crawl space water intrusion
- Detailed written estimate for waterproofing
- We will BEAT COMPETITORS PRICES by 10%
- Photo documentation of similar project restorations
- Written warranties for waterproofing
- Certified waterproofing technician
- California B 744545 General Contractors License
Crawl Space Water Intrusion
Defective Waterproofing Causing Crawl Space Elevated Humidity and Mold Conditions
- Two year old Santa Monica residence requiring corrections to foundation waterproofing
- Excavation of foundation required to locate source of leak.
- Elevated moisture in crawl space have contaminated insulation with heavy mold odor requiring removal.
Warning: A Contaminated Crawl Space ia a Mold Contaminated Residence.
Protect Your Property With A Crawl Space Inspection.
Warning: Mold Contaminated Crawl Space Will Affect Your Property Values.
Waterproofing Questions? Mold Questions? Call 1-888-650-0111
Utilities Foundation Cores Causing Leaks Into Crawl Space
Below Grade Utilities Foundation Core Leaks Creating Crawl Space Mold Conditions
- Excavating foundation necessary to locate and correct crawl space leaks.
- Utilities conduits in foundation cores were not sealed with rapid set cement prior to waterproofing creating leaks into crawl space.
- Secondary water intrusion located at foundation / sill plate connection, soil elevation was flush with sill plate allowing water penetration.
Utilities Conduits in Cores Require Sealing With Cement
Parties at Fault:
- General Contractor, plumber, electrician, and Waterproofing Contractor at Fault For Defective Work.
- General contractor required to supervise plumber and electrician’s work prior to approving waterproofing to proceed.
- Waterproofing contractor at fault for waterproofing over utilities conduit cores not filled with rapid set cement.
- Plumber at fault for installing two utilities in contact with other in same foundation core.
Crawl Space leak Corrections, Call 1-888-650-0111
Electrical Conduit Crawl Space Leaks
Electrical Conduit Connections Not Sealed Creating Crawl Space Leaks
- Electrician at fault for not sealing connections creating mold conditions in crawl space
- Electrical conduit connections must be sealed to prevent water intrusion into crawl space.
- Warning: Protect your residence, hire certified waterproofing technician to thoroughly investigate locations requiring sealing and waterproofing.
Utilities Conduits in Cores Sealed With Cement
Cement Applied to Cores Prior to Foundation Waterproofing.
- Certified waterproofing technician.
- Certified mold removal technician.
- California Licensed B 744545 General Contractor.
French Drain Not Positioned at Correct Elevation
French Drain Must Be Positioned Flush With Top of Footing For Correct Foundation Drainage.
Parties at Fault:
- Waterproofing contractor failed to position at correct elevation.
- Warning: Architectural plans specify positioning french drains at foundation footing for correct drainage.
- Foundation footing concrete overburden removal for correct french drain positioning.
- French drains questions? Call 1-888-650-0111
Footing Overburden Restricts Ground Water Drainage to Footing
Irregular Footing Profile Channeling Ground Water at Foundation / Footing Connection, Allowing Water to Pool on Footing and Restricting Drainage For Crawl Space.
Parties at Fault:
- Foundation contractor at fault for footing overburden and irregular footing profile.
- Corrections include squaring off footing profile necessary for correct drainage
- Foundation repairs? Call 1-888-650-0111
Soil on Footing Prevents Waterproofing Adhesion and Failure
Surface Preparation and Cleaning Required Prior Foundation Waterproofing
Parties at Fault:
- Waterproofing contractor required to thoroughly foundation and footing to achieve membrane adhesion.
- Below grade water and migrate under membrane allowing moisture to enter crawl space.
- Moisture in crawl space creates mold conditions.
- We provide solutions to correct all waterproofing defects.
- Irregular footing corrections necessary prior to correcting foundation waterproofing.
Surface Grinding Top of Footing Flush
Surface Grinding Footing Overburden to Allow Proper Foundation Waterproofing Application
Parties at Fault:
- General Contractor failing to supervise foundation contractor created footing overburden issue.
- Foundation overburden preventing application of waterproofing and drainage.
- Foundation contractor required to detail and square off footing for correct waterproofing and drainage.
- Correct foundations and waterproofing systems necessary to prevent crawl space moisture.
Applying Rapid Set Cement to Footing Voids
Footing Surface Preparation Includes Wire Brushing and Cleaning Prior to Cement Application
Parties at Fault:
- Foundation contractor responsible for squaring off footings for correct waterproofing.
- Rapid set cement applications in small batches due to 3 minute curing time limits.
- Footing corrections allow correct positioning of french drain flush with top of footing allowing clearance for 1/4” per foot sloping for drainage.
- Foundation Repairs? Call 1-888-650-0111
Waterproofing Membrane Application Over Corrected Footings
Restored Footing Profile Allows For Correct Application of Foundation Waterproofing
- Waterproofing membrane extending over sill plate to prevent sill plate water intrusion.
- Square off footing allows for smooth transition from foundation to footing.
- Licensed certified waterproofing technicians.
Waterproofing Membrane Applied to Foundation Conduit Cores
Foundation Waterproofing applied Over Corrected Footing Repairs Profile
Crawl Space Inspections:
- Provide written estimates for Waterproofing, Foundation Repairs, Mold Removal.
- Provide written warranties for all projects.
- IICRC certified mold technician
- Certified waterproofing technician
- California B 744545 General Contractors License
French Drain Flush With Footing Profile
Allows Ground Water to percolate Into French Drain Perforations Located on Bottom of Drain Pipe Sloping to Discharge Location.
- French drain wrapped in filter fabric to prevent soil and sediment clogging drainage pipe.
- Drainage system designed to divert heavy rain away from crawl spaces.
Pea Gravel Extends 3’ Depth to Footing
4” Wide And 36” Depth Allows Heavy Rains to Filter Through Pea Gravel to French Drains.
- Pea gravel drainage necessary due to the clay soil conditions provide poor drainage of surface water.
- Counter flashing protects foundation / sill plate connection from water intrusion.
Long Term Crawl Space Water Intrusion
Visible moisture to support post and efflorescence condition to concrete piers
- Crawl space inspection day after 1” rain storm on 6-23-2015 in Santa Barbara
- Crawl space water intrusion caused by defective foundation footings, and cracks at chimney / foundation connection.
- Elevated moisture in crawl space have contaminated all insulation with heavy mold odor requiring removal.
Rusted Sill Plate / Foundation Counter Flashing
Water intrusion at sill plate creating secondary moisture mold conditions in crawl space
- Removing rusted counter flashing and stucco below sill plate required before foundation waterproofing.
- Footing overburden requires removal for correct waterproofing.
- Footings must be squared off for correct waterproofing and drainage systems.
Defective Foundation Footing Voids Filled With Rapid Set Cement
Correcting defective footing voids prevents water intrusion into crawl space
- Cementing footing voids allows for correct application of waterproofing membrane.
- Certified waterproofing technician.
- Footing surface preparation includes wire brushing and cleaning voids for adhesion of rapid set cement.
Foundation Footings Detailing
Foundation footing voids filled and surface grinding concrete surface smooth
- Foundation waterproofing requires smooth surface with voids filled for correct adhesion.
- Cracked foundation Questions? Call 1888-650-0111
- Cracked, defective foundation / footings create crawl space leaks.
Crawl Space Foundation Waterproofing
Waterproofing membrane applied to foundation and footing
- Drainage panels installed over foundation and footing profile.
- Drainage panels protect waterproofing membrane when soil is back filled.
- Counter flashings located at top of drainage panel are positioned at the finished soil elevation.
- Counter flashings also prevents soil and sediment from clogging drainage panel cores.
- Drainage panel questions? Call 1-888-650-0111
Drainage Panels and French Drains
Drainage panels allows ground water to migrate into pea gravel under french drains
- Waterproofing systems guaranteed to prevent water leaks into crawl spaces.
- Allows rapid discharge of ground water during heavy rain storms.
- Downspout drainage on left discharges water in separate drain pipe.
- Warning: Downspout drainage and french drains can not be combined, not allowed by building code.
- Waterproofing Questions? Call 1888-650-0111
