Before & After Photos

Jean’s basement foundation was showing signs of a bowing wall. A large horizontal crack was starting to stretch from one end of the wall to the other. Experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems proposed the installation of a PowerBrace support system. PowerBraces offer a permanent solution to bowing walls. The I-beam system using the home’s wooden floor joist system to properly support the pressure exerted on the failing wall, while evenly distributing the weight of the home. It is critical to properly distribute the weight of the home to prevent damaging the floor system. With proper tightening of the PowerBrace system, the can potentially straighten the wall over time.

Adding an egress window to your basement is easier than you think! This homeowner wanted more light and added safety. Our crews installed the window in just one day, transforming their basement without any hassle.

Webb was concerned about the bowing walls in his home. The foundation of your home is very import to take care of. The integrity of Webb’s home was at risk and he was worried about the safety issues that they were having. When Webb contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems he felt reassured know that we specialize in foundations and basement issues. Webb has had Wall Anchors installed in his home to correct the bowing wall issues.  

Tim and Sue had begun noticing some foundation cracks along the basement wall and after taking a closer look, noticed that the wall had become to bow inward. The contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have the issue addressed. A PowerBrace system was offered to permanently stabilize the wall. PowerBraces are a patented I-Beam system that not only permanently stabilizes the wall, but has a tightening option that can potentially straighten the wall back to its original state. Each beam is created from galvanized steel that prevent it from rusting or oxidizing over time. Tim and Sue now have a stabilized bowing wall with hopes that it will be straight once again.

The homeowners of this Muscatine residence wanted to stabilize their bowing walls and waterproof the perimeter. The team at MidAmerica basement Systems installed PowerBrace beams to stabilize the walls and a WaterGuard perimeter drainage system to drain the leaks.