A homeowner in Evansville, IN, needed the foundation of his home inspected when he noticed alarming signs of foundation settlement. The block foundation consisted of cracks in the basement and the pillar located on the porch has cracks appearing as well. If you have cracks in your foundation, you may be tempted to patch drywall, caulk windows, or tuckpoint brickwork. This tiring part-time repair only leads to constant patching that does not fix the root of the problem. The homeowner was ready to fix the underlying cause of the foundation settlement.
To fix the root cause of this home's foundation issues, the PowerBrace system was the best option. The PowerBrace system is designed to permanently stabilize your home's foundation. It supports basement walls and allows for straightening over time, stopping wall failure without any invasive drilling or digging on the property. PowerBrace's state-of-the-art brackets were engineered to provide strong joint reinforcement while also protecting the integrity of the home's floor system.
Wall Cracks
The basement had wall cracks and water seeping into the basement through the cracks.
Pillar Crack
Whenever foundation settlement occurs, it will affect not only the inside of the home but the outside as well. If you zoom in, the right side of the pillar is showing stair-stack cracking.
Another Crack
Another crack was spotted on the bottom of the pillar.
PowerBrace
The PowerBrace system is installed to stabilize the home's foundation. CleanSpace is also laid along the walls to protect against water vapor from reaching inside.
Another PowerBrace Shot
This is an up-close view of what the PowerBrace system looks like once it is installed.
