Foundation Support
Over time, joists and girders can sag, foundations settle and require additional support. The homeowners have had a support jack put in place to help stabilize their crawl space, however, there are problems with this application. The support is simply set on a block or paver, over time settlement will continue and that paver will sink and settle into the soft ground compromising the support. An effective foundation support is installed on a footer, a base of concrete poured several feet into the ground reducing the probability of settlement. An adjustable jack is also preferred because if there is minor settlement, the jack can be adjusted to continue to support the home.