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Supporting a Cracking Foundation in Wentzville, MO

This homeowner's basement in Wentzville, MO, was suffering from a settling foundation, causing cracks in the walls. These would only get worse if they weren't fixed soon, so the PowerBrace support system was installed along the walls. This will straighten and support the foundation, and the cracks will close up over time. Not only that, but it will reduce the risk of foundation failure by a lot. This will leave the homeowner happy and with peace of mind for years to come.

Structural Issues Repaired in Wentzville, MO Basement

A basement was having several structural issues in Wentzville, MO. First, the floors in the house were sagging, due to the support beams failing in the basement. next, the foundation was shifting, causing it to crack and leak water. To solve these issues, the SmartJack System was first installed. These are steel support systems that can permanently stabilize and level the floor joists and girders in the basement. They will lift the floors above them to their original position, and keep them in place. Next, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. These are galvanized steel earth anchors embedded into the soil out and away from the foundation wall. Once installed, these will hold the walls in their current position and can be tightened to allow for improvement and straightening of the wall over time. Lastly, a partial CleanSpace Basement Wall System was installed. This will act as a drain curtain that will make sure that any water that comes down the walls can drain directly into the perimeter drainage system. Thanks to these systems, this basement will remain stable and dry all the time!

 

Stabilizing and Waterproofing a Basement in Wentzville, MO

A foundation was cracking in a basement in Wentzville, MO, and water was coming down it as well. To solve these issues, the PowerBrace System was first installed. This system is designed to stabilize a home’s foundation permanently. It will support the basement walls, close the cracks, and straighten them over time. Next, the BrightWall Paneling System was installed. This is an all-plastic, bright white, basement wall paneling that provides a clean look for an unfinished basement. It prevents water vapor from seeping into the basement and drains any wall leaks down to the WaterGuard System. This perimeter drainage system will catch wall seepage and drain it toward the TripleSafe Sump Pump System, draining water from WaterGuard and below the basement and discharging it from the house. This system also includes an UltraSump battery backup system, which turns on if the power goes out and effectively pumps out the water. Thanks to these systems, this basement will remain stable and dry all the time!

 

Repairing a Foundation in Wentzville, MO

A foundation was cracking and leaking water in Wentzville, MO, causing concern for the homeowners. To solve this issue, GeoLock Wall Anchors were first installed. These are galvanized steel earth anchors embedded into the soil out and away from the foundation wall. Once installed, these will hold the walls in their current position and can be tightened to allow for improvement and straightening of the wall over time. Next, the BrightWall Paneling System was installed. This is an all-plastic, bright white, basement wall paneling that provides a clean look for an unfinished basement. It prevents water vapor from seeping into the basement and drains any wall leaks down to the WaterGuard System. These drainage pipes intercept water at the perimeter of the basement and drain it toward the sump pump system. This system has a design that will drain any wall seepage without allowing dirt and debris from the floor to enter and clog the pipes. This basement will remain stable and dry for years to come thanks to these systems!

 

Repairing a Cracked and Leaking Foundation in Wentzville, MO

A basement foundation was cracking in Wentzville, MO, and the cracks were beginning to leak water. To solve this issue, the PowerBrace System was first installed. These I-beams work by stabilizing the walls in the basement by custom fitting to the wall. They are tightened to the wall through anchors on the basement floor and floor joists. This joist reinforcement method evenly distributes the load and effectively straightens the wall over time.  It is also a great non-invasive option since there is no drilling or digging on the property.  Next, the Cleanspace Basement Wall System was installed. This will prevent water vapor from permeating the basement walls and drain any leaks to the WaterGuard System. This perimeter drainage system will catch wall seepage and drain it toward the sump pump to then be pumped out of the house. Thanks to these systems, this basement will remain stable and dry all the time!

 

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Woods Basement Systems
524 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
1-618-708-4055