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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?
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.
What Our Customers Are Saying
EXCELLENT Based on 312 reviews Meggan Mason2025-05-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. William, Josh, Luis were out to encapsulate our crawlspace and did an amazing job. They were professional, timely and knowledgeable. Would recommend them and Dry Otter-Denver NC for your crawlspace needs. Sherry L Pendergrass2025-05-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service and prices. William Josh and Louis did an Outstanding job. I would definitely recommend using them for your basement needs. Tracy Morris2025-05-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everyone employed with Dry Otter has been wonderful to work with. Heather was always so sweet over the phone. If she needed to call me right back, she did. Marcus came out when he said he would and he was very kind and so informative. He was patient and willing to take the time to answer all our questions. The crew that came out and completed the job were all kind and did a great job. They are hard working young men. The crew cleaned our basement up before they left and it looks great. Kiddos to the entire staff! ALNELLO2025-05-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In today's business environment it's so rare to find a reputable company that stands behind their installations. Dry Otter is the real deal! I had a problem with a crawlspace dehumidifier they installed years ago. Dry Otter sent a tech out the same day, diagnosed the problem and ordered the new part . Three days later they came back and installed a new control board, covered under warranty. Their tech Daniel Soto even called the following day to make sure everything was working to my satisfaction. Mike Enloe2025-04-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very pleased with Curtis, Adam, Devon , and the install crew ( William, Josh , and Luis) of Dry Ottter ! Everything was on the up n up . Answered all questions clearly . Highly recommend this company and install crew for all water issues in unwanted areas of your basement. Erika Moss2025-04-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The people who work there are very nice Vishrut Konijeti2025-04-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Team Dry Otter were fast in their communication and changing out the dehumidifier. Good Experience group, William, Josh and Luis completed and provided all the paperwork too. Would recommend. George Barr2025-03-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great job. Installation team is easy to work with. Ronald Paulding2025-03-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The crew arrived on time and went right to work. The crew lead explained what they would do, and had no problem answering questions during the process. They left the work area very clean. Very pleased. Luis Castellanos2025-03-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good communication with the sales team and excellent service from the on-site team. Especially appreciated the on-site lead answering in great amount of detail all the questions we had. Thanks!
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Our process includes the following inspections:
Crawl Space Inspection:
- Moisture and Water Damage
- Mold and Fungus
- Insulation Condition
- Vapor Barrier
- Structural Issues
- High Humidity
- Condensation on Ducts
Basement Inspection:
- Water Intrusion
- Cracks and Wall Leaks
- Foundation Integrity
- Sump Pump Operation
- Mold and Mildew
- Basement Floor Cracks
- Hydrostatic Pressure
Our expert will personally visit your home and examine the issues you are having with your basement or crawl space foundation.
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