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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 317 reviews Hannah Roberge2025-07-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Adam arrived on time and made some repairs to the original installation in record time and with great precision. Jerry Allison2025-06-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had our basement water proofed yesterday these guys Will and Josh did a professional job they were very professional and worked very hard considering the heat outside thanks Dry Otter. Makenzie Woodall2025-06-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Repeat customer! Our second home needed some crawl space TLC. Tyler is detailed and always makes sure we're getting everything we need taken care of and doesn't try to oversell us on stuff we don't need like other companies do. We trust him with our homes and will continue using Tyler and Dry Otter for our services! Brian Wellman2025-06-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Called Dry Otter with water entering crawlspace. Marcus arrived on scheduled date and time to give us estimates. His experience and options allowed us to make the best choice for our situation. We selected Dry Otter even though they were a little more expensive due to the fact of the transferable lifetime warranty. Had a great Dry Otter install team. Big thanks to William, Josh and Luis. There team were knowledgeable and completely professional. Couldn’t be happier with our crawlspace and our Dry Otter team. 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.
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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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