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Foundation Repair Photo Album: Repairing Wall Cracks In West Orange, NJ

Recently, a homeowner in West Orange, NJ began noticing bowing conditions and cracks growing along their garage walls, which indicated foundation settlement as the culprit, prompting them to seek out a professional solution from Quality 1st. After taking a closer look at the garage, our team was able to determine the source of the settlement, and devised a tailored repair strategy that involved the installation of our FlexiSpan Wall Crack Repair System, along with our PowerBrace Wall Repair System. Together these advanced systems successfully sealed and stabilized the bowing walls, allowing this homeowner to finally enjoy total peace of mind!

Wall Cracks

Bowing and cracking walls in this homeowner's garage were caused by prolonged hydrostatic pressure and poor soil conditions around the foundation. As water builds up in the surrounding soil, it creates lateral force against the foundation walls, leading to structural stress, cracking, and inward movement over time.

Applying FlexiSpan

The crew sealed the wall cracks using our FlexiSpan Wall Crack Repair System, which involves a three-step process: sealing the crack with a flexible polyurethane sealant, installing a drainage layer, and covering it with a secondary seal for added protection. This ensures long-term flexibility and prevents water intrusion, even if the wall shifts over time.

The Benefits Of FlexiSpan

FlexiSpan is a permanent and flexible solution for leaking wall cracks. Unlike rigid sealants, it won't crack or fail as the foundation moves, making it ideal for long-term protection against water intrusion and further wall damage.

Installing PowerBrace

To stabilize the bowing walls in this garage, our crew installed the PowerBrace Wall Repair System. This process involves securing zinc-plated steel beams to the floor and joists, allowing us to immediately stabilize the wall and gradually straighten it over time without excavation.

PowerBrace

The PowerBrace System provides a clean, minimally invasive solution for bowing or buckling foundation walls.

PowerBrace System

PowerBraces adjustable design allows for potential wall straightening over time, while its corrosion-resistant finish ensures long-term durability and structural integrity.

Stable And Secure Walls

With the installation of our FlexiSpan Wall Crack Repair System and the PowerBrace Wall Repair System, this garage is now permanently protected against future foundation movement, effectively resolving concerns related to wall cracking and structural settlement.