Foundation Repair Photo Album: Reversing Wall Failure with PowerBrace
In Saint Louis, Missouri homeowner Brian G. was having trouble with his foundation. Recently, he noticed that cracks were forming around his home indicating a sign of foundation settlement. He knew that the problem would only get worse, so he decided to make a call to Woods Basement Systems.
Woods Basement Systems has several solutions to any foundation problem you may have in your home. For Brian’s home, our team installed our PowerBrace solution. The PowerBrace system permanently stabilizes your home’s foundation walls. PowerBrace’s unique design allows the system to be tightened over time, potentially reversing wall failure without any invasive drilling or digging on the property. Once PowerBrace was installed, Brian felt a sense of comfort knowing that his home was now stable and supported.
Cracked Foundation
Even though the cracks were patched and filled, it didn't stop new cracks from forming around the home.
Advantages of PowerBrace
PowerBrace can be tightened during dry seasons to straighten the wall over time.
Advantages of PowerBrace
The zinc-plated PowerBrace system resists corrosion.
What Causes Foundation Problems
As forces of nature, such as moisture and frost, interact with the soil around your home, the soil expands. That expansion results in constant inward force on your foundation wall until it can no longer support the pressure, causing cracking, bowing and tipping.
