Repairing a tilted basement wall with PowerBrace in Saint-Alexis-Des-Monts, Qc

Challenge

In Saint-Alexis-Des-Monts, a homeowner was facing a major problem with his foundation. One of his basement walls was leaning inward, a clear sign of dangerous structural movement. Aware of the risks to the safety and value of his home, he took the initiative to contact Systèmes Sous-sol Québec for a professional assessment. To begin with, our customer service representative scheduled a free home inspection.

Solution

During the visit, a system design specialist carefully examined the basement structure. After a detailed analysis, he confirmed that the wall was under lateral pressure from the soil, causing it to gradually shift inward. The best solution was to stabilize the damaged wall using the PowerBrace system.

The PowerBrace system is recognized for its effectiveness and reliability in foundation repair. In this specific case:

• Strong and durable galvanized steel beams were chosen.
• Each beam was cut to size to fit the basement height perfectly.
• The beams were securely anchored using specially designed brackets.

 

This installation guarantees:

• Immediate wall stability,
• Prevention of any future movement,
• And, in the long term, the possibility of gradually correcting the wall's tilt through periodic adjustments. 

Unlike other methods, this solution requires no invasive drilling or costly excavation, thus reducing inconvenience for the homeowner.

 

Project Summary

City: Saint-Alexis-Des-Monts

Province: Quebec

Problem: Inward tilt of the wall

Solution: PowerBrace