Photo Album: Stabilizing a Grand Rapids MI Basement

Cheryl had some cracking in her basement wall. The crack was starting to bow and when we went to inspect the home we found cracking on the outside of the home as well as some stair step cracking on another wall. She wanted to home to be stable and safe so we installed solutions that fit her needs. We started with the bowing wall and used the PowerBrace Foundation Wall Repair system. This system stabilizes the wall and can potentially restore the wall back to the original position. It installs quickly and does not disturb the basement space. For the cracking wall, we used the CarbonArmor Wall Reinforcing System to keep the cracks from getting worse. This system installs quickly and won't impact the basement finishing.

Cracks Run Deep

This crack is deep and starting to separate which is not a good sign. Bowing walls can be very dangerous and need to be addressed. Luckily, Cheryl called us and we had just the solution for her!

Stair Step Cracks

When we went to inspect the home and come up with solutions for Cheryl, we found some stair step cracking in a different wall than what she called us about. This is not bad now but if left unfixed it could get much worse.

View from the Outside

It is hard to see sometimes but if there is cracking outside the wall, that could mean cracking inside or the foundation is settling. Either way, you want to have it looked at and get a solution to save your home.

Solution for Cracking Walls

CarbonArmor is the perfect solution to stabilizing cracked walls. The system is made up of carbon-fiber fabric straps that are adhered to the wall with a strong resin.

Halt the Bowing Wall

PowerBraces are a great solution for bowing walls because it stops further damage but it can potentially straighten the wall. This system is easily adjusted to get the desired effect and keep the home standing.