Foundation Repair Photo Album: Smart Jacks Out Perform Temporary Jacks in Columbia, SC
Dora H. is a homeowner in Columbia, SC who has an issue with her sagging floors. She decided to do something about it. She called a contractor to come in and raise her floor with temporary jacks. Now at the time Dora didn’t realize that these jacks weren’t designed to be a lasting solution. As soon as she noticed this she called them back and didn’t get a response. After hearing from a friend about Cantey Foundation Specialists she decided to give us a call. Specialist John Adams came out to Dora’s home and explained to her that Cantey’s patented Smart Jack system was the solution she was looking for. Team Leader Israel, Team Member Jonathan, and Team Member Austin were sent to Dora’s home and efficiently installed the Smart Jacks. Dora was so happy that we could the job right. “I don’t like that I wasted money the first time with those other guys, but I’m glad Cantey was able to do the job right.”
Smart Jack Installation
Smart Jacks are installed over a 2 x 2 x 2 engineer filled hole to help prevent settling.
Placed Strategically for Lift and Stabilization
Each Jack is placed in a spot that would be most effective to life and stabilize.
Smart Jacks are raised to Customer Standards
Smart Jacks have a stationary nut on them that serves are a way to wrench and adjust the jack to provide the most customized floor setting for customers.
Wire In the Way
Sometimes when installing Smart Jacks wires can get in the way. This isn't an issue, our #1 team will simply move the wires and place them somewhere else, and be careful not to damage them in the process.
Supplemental Beams
Supplemental Beams are metal I beams that are used to further reinforce wood joist to help stabilize the floor.
Why Woodwork is Important
Shimming is never a solution for settlement as it just stales the inevitable.