Foundation Repair Photo Album: PowerBrace Wall Support in Saint Louis, MO
In Saint Louis, Missouri homeowner Richard C. was concerned about the foundation of his home. Over the past few years, he was discovering more and more cracks forming on the walls inside and outside of his home. After some research, he knew that this was a problem with his foundation. He decided to give Woods Basement Systems a call to see if they had a practical and affordable solution for his home.
Our team had the perfect solution to Richard’s problem, PowerBrace. The PowerBrace system is designed to permanently stabilize your home’s foundation. It supports basement walls and allows for straightening over time. Utilizing a joist reinforcement method that distributes the load evenly, eliminating the worry of damage caused to wood floor joists commonly seen with other systems. PowerBrace’s unique, patented design allows the system to be tightened over time, stopping wall failure without any invasive drilling on the property.
Foundation Settlement
Cracks in the foundation is a very good sign of foundation settlement.
Foundation Cracks
Here is a good photo of the foundation cracks found in the basement.
Installation
PowerBrace can be installed year-round, often in less than one day.
PowerBrace Appearance
Zinc-Plated components provide a clean appearance in your basement, unlike black, uncoated or painted steel, which can easily rust over time.
Advantages of PowerBrace
Installation does not require any heavy equipment, and causes no disturbance to the home's lawn or landscaping.
The Process
Steel beams are custom fit to the basement wall height and secured tightly against it. This is done with brackets that are anchored to the basement floor and floor joists.
