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Installers at Cleveland Basement Systems worked diligently to stabilize this customer's foundation with the PowerBrace system. PowerBraces are zinc-plated steel beams that are custom fit to the basement wall and tightly anchored to the floor and joists. PowerBrace does not require invasive digging and effectively relieves the pressure from the wall.
This homeowner in Lakewood, OH was experiencing wall failure in her brick foundation. Cleveland Basement Systems stabilized the wall by installing the EverBrace system. The EverBrace system uses steel corrugated panels that span between I-beams in order to strengthen the existing structure. EverBrace transfers the weight of the falling wall to the new support. Installers also securely attach CleanSpace between the wall and EverBrace in order to create an antimicrobial, waterproofed barrier. CleanSpace is a thick plastic sheet that works to reduce moisture and humidity. Together, these two products will protect the foundation of this home.
Cleveland Basement Systems installed CarbonArmor to stabilize the shifting foundation walls. Carbon fiber is a high-tensile strength that is nearly impossible to stretch. This allows the wall to be safely reinforced and stabilized.
Sloped floors in the home were an issue for this homeowner. He gave us a call to see how we could help him. Sagging floors are usually a sign that the foundation is having some issues. That was exactly the problem here. The beams in the crawl space were in need of some extra support. We installed SmartJacks to support the weak beams and lift the floors back up to where they needed to be!
This home is now stabilized and the homeowner is so happy his floors no longer sink when he walks on them!
Horizontal cracking along the basement wall was causing structural issues to the home. This type of cracking means that the foundation is either settled or moving. Cleveland Basement Systems installed CarbonArmor in order to prevent further bowing and bending. Carbon fiber is a high tinsel strength material that is almost impossible to stretch. CarbonArmor is 10 times stronger in tension than steel and is specifically made to stabilize basement walls.