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Failing stairwell repair in Westminster, MD

 

Homeowners in Westminster reached out to Fortress after fearing their stairwell was going to cave in. They had noticed subtle cracks that quickly became much more severe and contacted Fortress for help. Matt, one of our skilled System Designers, visited the property to diagnose the cause of the failure. He discovered that water pooling behind the stairwell due to the gutter discharge was creating hydrostatic pressure, causing the stairwell wall to cave in. He recommended a GeoLock® Wall Anchor System with an extension to reach stable, virgin soil beyond the failing stairwell. The anchors were installed to stabilize the wall permanently and provide the opportunity to gradually pull it back into place.

Wall stabilization in Sykesville, Maryland

 

A homeowner in Sykesville, Maryland, noticed that her foundation wall was beginning to bow inward and had developed a small but noticeable horizontal crack. She called Fortress and spoke with our Appointment Center, where she scheduled a free evaluation with one of our skilled System Design Specialists.

Upon inspection, we confirmed that hydrostatic pressure was causing the foundation wall to fail. We stabilized the wall using five CarbonArmor® straps. CarbonArmor is 10 times stronger than steel and helps secure the wall against further inward movement.

We then addressed the underlying water issue by installing a WaterGuard® drainage system and sump pump to collect and safely discharge water away from the home.

Foundation repair in Clarksville, MD

Homeowners in Clarksville, Maryland purchased a home that had previously undergone foundation repairs, as seen in the before photo. They lived in the home for 10 years before noticing that the foundation issues were continuing to worsen.

Concerned about the condition of their home, they contacted Fortress Foundation Solutions for a second opinion. After a thorough inspection, it became clear that the previous repair was only a temporary fix rather than a permanent solution.

System Designer Adam educated the homeowners on the cause of the problem and developed a customized, permanent solution for the bowing foundation wall. As seen in the after photo, the wall has been permanently stabilized and secured.

With a lifetime structural warranty in place, these Clarksville homeowners can now enjoy peace of mind knowing their foundation is protected for years to come.

Tomsbrook, VA Bowing Wall

This homeowner in Tomsbrook,VA called Fortress Foundation Solutions with concern about a wall that was beginning to bow inward. Our System Designer was able to go out to this home and provide a permanent solution. Our Foreman,and his crew went to install the following products that were suggested by our System Designer. This solution included Power Braces. Power Braces help to support a weakened wall. This product prevents the wall from collapsing any further. 

Bowing Barn Wall In Frederick, MD

Sarah B. of Frederick, Maryland called Fortress Foundations with the concern of her bowing barn wall. The cracks along the wall were also a major concern for her. Skylar was quickly sent out to inspect the problem. He determined the solution was to install Power Braces to secure the wall and prevent further movement. Sarah B. was relieved to have a solution and be able to save her barn from falling in.

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