Ideal Alternative to Wood Crawl Space Posts

July 24th, 2023 by Jenna Nassar

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Wood crawl space posts have been in use for many, many years. They are fairly inexpensive and easy to install, which makes them a conventional product of choice for home builders and owners. However, the organic material has been shown to cause nagging issues for all sorts of homes, and raises the question of if they are in fact the right choice for your crawl space.

The main purpose of a crawl space post is to provide strength and support for a floors framing system. However, in an area like a crawl space, wood posts are prone to moisture, mold growth, and other factors that can ultimately lead to rotting and decay. Aside from that, wood posts are often cut and wedged to fit in between the ground and the surface above the crawl space. Any amount of error in doing so can be hard to detect initially, but poor cuts or placement can often cause sagging floors over time, and lead to further damages to the home. Luckily, Fortress is able to provide your home with a solution to weak crawl space support.

The SmartJack® System is made up of support jacks that act the same way as a wood post does. The main difference is that these jacks are comprised of galvanized steel allowing support of vertical loads exceeding 60,000 lbs., and are adjustable in order to fit any space no matter the size. Not only can this product halt the sagging nature of your floor, but it can also be sized in attempt to lift it back to original position if need be. The SmartJack® system is an optimal solution to weakened crawl space support in any home.

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