Foundation Repair Photo Album: Bowing Foundation Wall Repair in East Lansing, MI

A bowing wall is a very serious and often frightening ocurrance in a basement. Claire called when she noticed this in her basement and we were able to talk through the options with her. Some repairs like wall anchors require some excavation in the yard but involve virtually no mess on the inside the home as well as being a low-profile solution. In this case, a better option was our PowerBrace system. PowerBraces are a little less profile in nature but require no excavation on the exterior of the home. PowerBraces are floor-to-ceiling steel beams. They're coated in zinc to make them resistant to corrosion so they look good and work their best for years to come. The beams extend from the foundation up to the floor joists above. They evenly support the weight of the home, and as an added bonus, they have a unique tightening system that allows you to potentially straighten the condition of the wall over time. PowerBraces are not usually a great option when pipes or conduits may be in the way inside the basement but in this case, our crew was able to expertly place the braces in such a way that they provided the necessary support and avoided all obstacles.

Horizontal Cracks Signal Trouble East Lansing, MI Basement

A crack this large that extends horizontally is usually the sign of a bowing wall. When a 4' level is placed against the wall, the severity of the issue becomes more apparent.

Large Cracks Extend Down Center Of Block Foundation Walls

This crack extended a considerable length down the wall of this basement. The fix for the wall would need to extend the entire length of the wall to ensure that the wall is properly secured and the home above is evenly supported.

PowerBraces A Minimally Disruptive Solution For Failing Wall

A series of PowerBraces were installed along the length of the wall from floor to ceiling. They required no excavation and are fairly low profile so you don't lose any more valuable square footage in your basement than necessary.

Series Of PowerBraces Support East Lansing, MI Home

PowerBraces are spaced out along the bowing wall to ensure that the wall is supported and the problem is fixed for good. Spacing of the PowerBraces provides even distribution of the weight and a level of support that you can rely on.

PowerBraces Offer Unique Opportunity For Straightening

Many steel I-beam systems that homeowners have installed will solely support the home and keep the wall from bowing any further. In addition to these features, our PowerBraces come with a tightening system that allows them to be slowly tightened over time during dry periods to potentially straighten and improve the condition of the bowing wall.

PowerBraces Expertly Installed Along Troubled Basement Wall

The use of PowerBraces can be limited as a solution in various cases due to obstacles along the basement walls. Our System Design Specialists do a great job of advising homeowners concerning our PowerBraces as well as other options that are available. In this case, our expert installers were able to avoid the obstacles and provide an ideal solution for this homeowner.