Basement Guru Blog

Foundation Repair & Stabilization

 Do You Have...

• Basement Wall Cracks Visibly Open?
• Basement Wall Bowing In?
• Foundation Shifting/ Movement?

Foundation Stabilization / foundation reinforcement is the process of stopping movement in your foundation before it gets to the point of needing major, costly repairs or replacement.  Basement Wall Repair can be accomplished a few different ways depending on your situation.

Foundation stabilization/ foundation reinforcement can be accomplished these three ways:

• traditional steel "I" beam
• carbon fiber/kevlar mesh straps (Fortress Stabilization)
  
• internal wall pins

Steel "I" beam systems are installed against the wall in the problem areas and are attached to the structure above as well as cemented in under the floor.  This method offers a limited warranty.

Our Fortress stabilization systems are bonded into the wall in the problem areas and offer a lifetime warranty.

Wall Pins can also be installed.  This is the process of breaking a hole in the block wall to allow the insertion of steel reinforcement with concrete poured into the hollows of the wall.  

Bowing basement walls are not something you want to let go.  Take action today to protect the value of your home and prevent potentially much higher cost solutions.

Call today for a free no obligation inspection of your specific foundation repair needs and learn more about what solution best fits your specific situation. Click here for our contact info or schedule a FREE Estimate.

Carbon Fiber Mesh

Today's latest foundation repair solution for bowing basement walls is carbon fiber mesh "straps" which are embeded into the face of your foundation walls inside the basement. Fortress Stabilization has developed a system made of both carbon fiber and kevlar meshed together giving them the ultimate in tensile and shear strength.  These straps are smooth to the wall and paintable making them barely noticeable.

This is the only foundation repair method available with a lifetime guarantee and no maintenance!

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Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair

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Don't let that leaky, wet, damp, moldy basement get the best of you! We can transform that underutilized space into possibly the best space in your home!