Crawl Space Wood Joist Repair

Over time, condensation and humidity in the crawl space can damage joists, rim joists, band sills, drop girders, and subflooring. Dry Otter specializes in crawl space wood repair, restoring the strength and safety of your home’s foundation.

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What are floor joists?

Floor joists are the horizontal beams that support the weight of the floor above. They are typically made of wood and are spaced 16-24 inches apart.

Floor joists are supported by the foundation walls or beams that run parallel to them. The subfloor is then attached to the joists.

Are there different types of floor joists?

There are two main types of floor joists: solid wood joists and engineered joists. Solid wood joists are made from solid pieces of wood, while engineered joists are made from layers of wood that are glued together.

Engineered joists are typically stronger and lighter than solid wood joists, making them a good option for larger spans.

What causes floor joists to rot?

Floor joists rot when they are exposed to mold. Mold grows when the crawl space is damp. Termites can also eat away at joists but are less likely to be present if the crawl space is dry.

What is dry rot?

Dry rot is a type of wood decay caused by a particular fungus. It is also known as brown rot. It requires damp environments despite its name, which harkens back to times when wooden boats would crumble from decay caused by the fungus when they were stored out of water.

If the floor joists under your home are rotting or sagging, it’s time to call a professional.

Dry Otter offers free foundation inspections. Our crawl space wood joist repair is unsurpassed in the Charlotte area. Schedule your free consultation today.

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Reg King
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We needed to have our crawl space "updated" in order to feel good about handing over the home to a new owner after 38 years! The service prior to the sale was thorough, informative and substantiated the costs of each part of the process. When the crew arrived on-site they were prompt, held a consistent clean work area, did a very neat "top drawer" job! Most of all they respected all of our property which is very important when bringing in outside agents! We appreciate the ownership and the young men who completed the work.
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David Douglas
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Trey Moore, a Dry Otter tech came to our house on 6/3/26 for an annual review. He was punctual, courteous, and thorough.
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We had an excellent experience with everyone who worked under our house. The initial inspection done by Mike revealed many things we didn't know, and the report was presented in a way I could understand. The drainage system was done first and fast, followed by a goodly amount of joist and sill repair, professionally done. The encapsulation was done by William and Josh, who did great work and made several trips to our house to make sure we were satisfied. It looks good under there. The new electric lights and switches will make future drain cleaning and pest inspections much easier than before.
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Outstanding performance. Arrived on time and worked all day. Completed encapsulation on time. Price was competitive. John, Corey, Desmond, Adam, Trey and Patrick were very professional and maintained communications with me. Always knew the status of the project. Great crew all around. Highly recommend Dry Otter for the Denver Area encapsulation. Crawlspace is great.
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Dry Otter has provided me with excellent, professional service since reaching out to them to upgrade my crawl space. Their competent service and technical expertise was always helpful. Also, their response to any questions or help was always met in a very timely manner. I want to call out specifically Adam, Trey, and Heather for all the assistance they provided. They went "above and beyond". I would recommend Dry Otter (and have numerous times) to anyone needing help with waterproofing services. Again, thank you Adam, Trey, and Heather...
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Both Will & Josh were great installing vapor barrier for my crawl space. Efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
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Excellent experience with this company, from Mike providing a thorough free crawlspace inspection, explaining the options and services for my crawlspace issues. To the completed encapsulation project with dehumidifier….Will and Josh did an amazing job, explaining the process and open to my questions along the way! I would highly recommend this company! Thank you!
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Contacted dry otter for installing a dehumidifier and encapsulation, they promptly scheduled an estimate and were willing to work with me about what I could accommodate in terms of budget. The service was scheduled quickly (about 2 weeks). The crew, Will and Josh (under the Denver NC location), were very communicative and let me know of their arrival time and updates through the day. They were very professional, timely, and friendly. The work completed was very professional and well done. I would 10/10 recommend them to anyone looking for crawl space services!
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troy was every good , he change the battery in the monitor and answer all my

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