Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: A Workshop in Lincoln needs Foundational Repair in Lincoln, MI

Lea and her husband noticed that their workshop attached to the home was drifting. They quickly contacted Ayers and allowed our foreman Blade to inspect the area and draft a treatment plan they could all agree to. Blade installed a Helical Pier to stabilize the foundation, SmartJack piers to reinforce the Supportworks, and a WaterGuard drainage system to help control the flow of water that offset the soil.

WaterGuard

WaterGuard is a system of draining channels that are connected to the home's sump pump. The channels are installed under the foundational floor and covered with poured concrete, making it invisible to the naked eye. The channels lead to an outlet pipe that takes the water far away from the home's foundation, depositing the water in a safe location.

Helical Pier

Helical Piers are a tool trusted by Ayers due to their non-intrusive nature compared to other foundational repair systems. The piers are long screw-shaped drives that are driven deep under the home at an angle. The drives keep going till they pass the weak soil and find new firm ground. The tops of the piers are capped with load-bearing caps that provide a flat surface for the home to rest upon.

SmartJack

SmartJack piers are metal beams placed strategically along the structure's supportive rim joist. The bottoms are anchored into the ground with poured concrete while the tops are capped with load-bearing joints that are attached to the rim joist. The entire pier's height is adjusted till there is constant pressure being applied, reintroducing support to the entire framework.