Background – Property approx. 3400sq ft. Log Cabin style built on a system of 96 piers enclosed in concrete walls. Crawl space under property is comprised of 8 cells laid in an approximate rectangular pattern. These are connected only by a single 18" diameter hole between each cell. Cells 1 and 2 have an entry from the outside approx. 3’x3’.
Situation - Each cell had approx. 6”of Category 3 flood water. This was believed to be from the on site well. The leak source could NOT be repaired until drying was completed. Water was shut off from the property. Owners not able to remain in the property.
Risks – Confined spaces, Heat exhaustion, dehydration, drowning, emergency access and evacuation, ventilation, poor lighting, wild creatures, Current environmental conditions (Area under heat advisory warnings), Contamination.
Issues- Equipment had to fit through 18" Holes into cells. Electrical supply for running of drying equipment. Ground is 3-4” of mud. Drying time. Weather conditions, Rain could introduce additional moisture to the soil during drying phase. Structure is log cabin, so additional heat could not be used. Drying must be slow and steady to not disrupt the equilibrium of the wooden logs.
Process -Wireless technology was used to assist monitoring of the drying process. Once dry status was reached, the entire crawl space was sprayed and fogged with Anti Microbial product
Conclusion - Water leak fixed. Identified as burst main inlet. Upgraded 3 ply Vapor barrier installed. Exterior clean up performed. B.O.R worked with Plumber and Homeowner to identify and order a new technology water leak detection system to prevent reoccurrence. This project was signed off by Owner and a 5 star review.
