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PowerBrace Foundation Reinforcement System in Saint-Placide
When the specialist visited this house, he noticed that the concrete block foundation wall was failing. One of the signs that often appears is a stair-shaped crack around the blocks or an interior curvature of the wall. The PowerBrace system is zinc plated and is specially adapted for the height of your basement. They are secured in the ground and on your wall thanks to brackets anchored in the joists. This unique system is designed by engineers to be adjusted and tightened over the years in order to reverse the problem of wall failure without having to dig and start large foundation projects. This system strengthens your foundations instantly and brings value back to your home.
Unstable foundation causing cracks in this home in Saint Adolphe D'Howard, Qc
PROBLEM
Mr Mike started to notice there was a few cracks in his bedroom wall, on top of the ones he had noticed in his basement. The foundation walls had major cracks and seems no longer straight. He knew anything related to the foundation need to be taken care of quickly, he contacted us.
SOLUTION
Indeed, his foundation was settling and causing important cracks throughout the house. The foundation walls were so caved inward that the solution needed to be efficient. We went with 6 steel PushPiers to make sure the foundation would be stable and the house would stop shifting around. Mr Mike can now enjoy a solid home for his family and himself, in St-Adolphe-d'Howard, Qc.
Stabilizing foundation walls with PowerBrace in Saint Adolphe D'Howard, Qc
The problem
The foundation walls blocks of Mr. Moreau's house had moved and he feared from house sagging. Knowing the problem, he took the necessary measures to protect his investment and therefore stabilize his foundation walls.
The block foundation walls had staircase-like cracks in a few places and then the bottom of one of the walls started to slope slightly inward into the basement. It was actually signs of sagging foundations. He contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec to have a reliable and above all permanent solution!
The solution
The installation of our PowerBrace steel beams. They stabilize foundation walls and can be tightened over time to straighten sloping walls. No need to excavate with this solution and the beams are coated with zinc so it will not rust.
With this solution, Mr. Moreau will be able to have the peace of mind as his foundation walls got stabilized once and for all.
Foundation problems in a house in Saint Adolphe D'Howard, QC
Our client noticed that the floor of his house was unstable and slightly tilted. It was actually due to the retaining wall that had started to show signs of subsidence.
In order to find a solution to the problem, he contacted Système Sous-sol Québec to obtain a free quote.
After a visit from a specialist, it was agreed to install a patented SmartJack support system. The goal was to support the joists of the house and get the floor back to its original level.
Our client now benefits from a house with solid foundations thanks to Système Sous-sol Québec.
Transforming a wet basement into a dry area in Hudson Heights, Qc
Our company took a wet and moldy basement in Hudson Heights and transformed it into a dry and waterproofed basement using our WaterGuard interior drainage system and the TripleSafe sump pump.
Our WaterGuard waterproofing system is an innovative interior perimeter drainage channel designed to effectively solve basement water problems. WaterGuard, along with other products, will keep your basement clean and dry so you can use the space for storage, recreational purposes, or to finish for additional living space.
