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Jim slowly started noticing a slight bow happening and over the years its become very apparent. Jim was concerned of it collapsing and wondering is there we a way to straighten out the wall without having to redo the foundation. Our Design Specialist, Dan Garner recommended our PowerBrace System. The PowerBrace is designed to support basement walls and allow for potential straightening over time.
Dustin was noticing stair-step cracking in his block foundation and grew concern. He reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have his issue looked at to find out what solution would best fit his home. It was noted that the walls had begun to bow, causing the cracking. A GeoLock Wall Anchor system was offered to stabilize the walls, preventing them from worsening over time. GeoLock Anchors are placed outside the home’s foundation, locking into the soil to produce the appropriate hold needed for the failing walls. Galvanized steel walls are than attached to the foundation walls to lock the system into place. The GeoLock Wall Anchor system allows for the walls to be tightened over time, increasing the chances of straightening the walls to their original state.
Hersh was concerned about the water that water coming in through the basement wall, and then realized it was because of a wall bowing. He contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to permanently stop his walls from worsening. During his evaluation, Chris offered him the solution of a PowerBrace system. PowerBraces use the wooden floor joist system of your home to properly support the pressure exhorted against the failing wall, without damaging the rest of the home. The patented PowerBrace system also allows for the I-Beams to be tightened over time, which can increase the chances of straightening the walls back to normal in time.
David has lived in his home for over 25 years and has recently noticed his foundation walls starting to shift. Having power braces installed early on in a situation like this is always best. If you catch this situation at the start you can be assured that the problem will not get worse over time and will be less expensive. The patented PowerBrace system effectively stabilizes your basement walls in turn protecting your home. Heavy duty zinc plated steel beams are custom fit to your home and then fit to the wall that needs to be secured.
David has lived in his home for over 25 years and has recently noticed his foundation walls starting to shift. Having power braces installed early on in a situation like this is always best. If you catch this situation at the start you can be assured that the problem will not get worse over time and will be less expensive. The patented PowerBrace system effectively stabilizes your basement walls in turn protecting your home. Heavy duty zinc plated steel beams are custom fit to your home and then fit to the wall that needs to be secured. Along with PowerBraces, David also had CarbonArmors installed in his basement. Much like PowerBrace, CarbonArmor helps stabilize your foundation walls. CarbonArmor helps restore your walls to their former integrity