Moving Block Wall in Duluth, MN Basement
This basement block wall had stairstep cracking consistent with wail failure due to soil pressure. Our team came up with a solution to stabilize the wall from further movement.
Exterior Foundation Cracked
This foundation wall is beginning to crumble due to cracking and shifting in several areas.
Trouble Corner in Duluth, MN
Our Design Specialist detected movement on both the interior and exterior of this basement wall.
Careful Measurement Upon Inspection
Our team member is using a level to carefully measure the amount of movement the walls have incurred.
Cracked and Bowing Wall Behind Appliances
Issues with basement walls can make it difficult to support wiring and utilities to support basement appliances like washers and dryers.
Water Damage on Duluth, MN Basement Wall
This white residue is called efflorescence and is present after water evaporates. And although it's harmless, it tells us that this shifting wall is allowing water to enter the basement.
Water Damaged Wall After
Now that this wall is stabilized, it is less likely to allowing leaking from groundwater in the soil.
75 Year Warranty
The PowerBrace™ beams are zinc-plated and backed with a 75-year warranty against movement.
Foundation Corner Stabilized
This cracked and shifting corner has been stabilized with 2 PowerBraces.
PowerBraces Reach Tight Spaces
The appliance wall is now stabilized with a low-profile steel I-beam.
PowerBrace™ Steel I-Beams
These wall stabilization beams are attached to the ceiling rim joists and concrete footing.
