Woods Basement Systems, Inc. Before & After Photos

A foundation was cracking in Sullivan, IL, causing concern for the homeowners. To prevent any issues from happening, the PowerBrace System was installed. This will permanently stabilize the foundation and prevent any inward movement. This will also reverse the effects of wall failure, straightening the walls to their original position and closing the cracks to prevent water leakage. This foundation will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

A crawlspace in Sullivan, Illinois, needed a new access point as the old one was outdated and inconvenient to use. The Turtl Crawlspace Access System is a raised hutch-like door for the crawlspace. It is inorganic and durable, protecting against the elements and animals. The sleek design also looks great alongside most types of houses and siding textures. This access point also boasts ease of use. With this new door installed, this crawlspace will be accessible and protected for years to come.

These homeowners wanted to protect their crawlspace from the elements. They met with System Design Specialist Kris H. from Woods Basement Systems, who designed a custom-tailored solution to solve their waterproofing problems.

Team Woods installed a CleanSpace liner to keep the crawlspace safe from water damage and make it more energy-efficient. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier that traps out moisture as well as potentially harmful microbial growth.

As clay soil becomes wet, it expands, putting pressure on the foundation wall. No longer being able to withstand pressure from the soil, and outside pressure from water, this wall in Clay City, IL began to crack horizontally. This is the main sign of a bowing wall. 

Geo-Lock Wall Anchors work by connecting to the wall plate by a steel rod. This will provide pressure to the inside of the bowing wall. The anchors will stabilize the foundation and over time potentially move the walls back to their original position. 

Grant K was concerned when he noticed that his basement walls were beginning to bow. So, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems. One of our System Design Specialists was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Jeremy R Installed a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor in Grant’s basement. The Wall Anchor has two ends, one will attach to stable soil away from the house, the other will attach to the basement walls. The Anchor can be tightened and overtime will straighten the walls.