Before & After Photos

A foundation in Vergennes, IL was bowing inward, causing large cracks to form. To solve this issue, the PowerBrace System was installed. This will permanently stabilize the foundation and eliminate any further inward movement. This will also reverse the effects of wall failure, straightening the walls to their original position and closing the cracks to prevent water leakage. This foundation will remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

In Morrison, Illinois homeowner Gary C. was aware that his home had foundation problems. He decided to wait and see if the problem got worse before calling someone out to help. After a construction site developed near his home he began to see more and more cracks appearing in and outside of the home. Worried what might happen, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems to solve his problem.

We sent out our foreman Jeremy R. and his team out to Morrison, IL to assess the problem. Because his home was very damaged from the foundation problems, they decided to use two of our patented foundation support solutions to lift and stabilize his home. The team installed our PowerBrace and GeoLock  systems for extra support in the home. Now, Gary never has to worry about the foundation of his home again.

Homeowners in Morrisonville, IL had walls that were bowing and cracking in their basement, which was due to foundation settlement.  Our team at Woods Basement Systems installed the PowerBrace System.  This system is I-beams that are custom fitted to the basement wall.  This joist reinforcement method evenly distributes the load and effectively straightens the wall over time.  It is also a great non-invasive option since there is no drilling or digging on the property.  The homeowners were happy with their new systems and reinforced walls for years to come!

Foundation walls are subject to pressure as the ground around them shrinks and expands. This expansion can press against basement walls and cause them to bow inward which makes them lose their structural integrity. This can be particularly problematic around windows, where the wall is weaker and there is less space for other, larger support systems.

Fortunately, Woods Basement Systems has the perfect support system for this job. GeoLock™ wall anchors. This system supports the wall by burying a plate outside and connecting it with a plate inside. The two plates work together to pull the wall into a straight and supported position which can permanently strengthen the wall. Plus, this system can be installed around obstacles like pipes, wires or, in this case, windows. 

This home in Carlyle, IL is permanently strengthened and supported with minimal disruption to the space. 

Homeowners in Carlyle, IL had walls that were severely bowing in the basement of their home and reached out to Woods Basement Systems for help.  Our team installed the PowerBrace System, which are I-beams that are custom fitted to the basement wall.  This joist reinforcement method evenly distributes the load and effectively straightens the wall over time.  It is also a great non-invasive option since there is no drilling or digging on the property.  The homeowners were happy with the reinforced walls in their basement for years to come!