Foundation Repair Photo Album: PowerBrace System Keeps Foundation Safe in Morris Plains, NJ

A homeowner in Morris Plains, NJ had cracks running through her foundation wall. The back part of the home was ground level and had both horizontal and vertical cracks. Worried about the structural integrity of the home, she contacted the local foundation expert: Quality 1st Basement Systems. Quality 1st Basement Systems fixed the cracked foundation with a Power Brace system. The PowerBrace system is made up of steel I-beams that are installed inside of the basement and fit to the foundation walls. They stabilize the cracking foundation, preventing it from bowing forward and causing wall failure. Each I-beam is coated with zinc to protect it from rusting. They are secured tightly to the rim joists in the basement, the snug fit can be tightened over time and straighten the foundation walls. The basement was also chilly so Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a ThermalDry radiant vapor barrier. The vapor barrier prevents moisture from coming in through the cinder block walls into the basement and reflects heat with its graphite infused reflective surface. By installing the thermal barrier, this basement will stay much warmer and dry. Now this home's foundation is safely secured. It will no longer crack and will never tilt forward.