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Crack in Bricks
Here you can see the separation of the bricks which proves that their foundation is settling and creating a problem for the homeowners. Settlement is the movement your home experiences when the soil below can no longer support its weight. Your home is resting on many different layers of soil. And the constant cycle of wet and dry periods is a major factor in settlement.
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Easy Solutions
At first, a foundation problem may seem like an extreme problem. However, if you identify the damage before it becomes too advanced, most foundation issues have simple, permanent solutions.
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Preperation for PowerBrace
Here, the crew is preparing where the PowerBraces will stand to hold to foundation up,
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Installation of PowerBrace
Zinc-plated steel beams are custom fit to the basement wall height and secured tightly against it. This is done with brackets that are anchored to the basement floor and floor joists.
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Solutions Given Over Time
PowerBrace's patented design allows the system to be tightened over time, stopping wall failure without any digging on the property.
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A Safe Foundation
The zinc-plated components provide a clean appearance in your basement and won't rust over time
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Stair-Step Cracking
These cracks are a common symptom of foundation settling. As your home continues to settle, the cracks will only get worse.