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Sagging Charleston, IL Floors Supported With Smart Jacks

As homes age, it is not uncommon for floors to begin to sag above crawl spaces, and this Charleston, Illinois home was no different. In order to lift the floors and support them further, two Smart Jacks were installed in the crawl space under the floor joists. These jacks are capable of holding over 60,000 pounds apiece! 

Cracked and Bowing Foundation Stabilized in Charleston, IL Basement

A foundation was bowing inward in Charleston, IL, causing large horizontal cracks to appear and leak water. 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 forever remain stable and restore peace of mind for years to come!

 

Failing Wall Support Replaced in Albion, IL

Wall support was failing in a basement in Albion, IL, as the wall was continuing to shift. To solve this issue, Specialized GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed. These longer wall anchors are a customized solution for extreme foundation failure, as they will permanently stabilize the wall, straightening it to its original position and keeping it in place. The cracks will also be closed so that no water can leak through. 

Cracking Foundation Repaired in Greenup, IL

A foundation was still cracking after being sealed in Greenup, IL, causing concern. 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! 

Basement Walls Stabilized by Geo-Lock Wall Anchor in Olney, IL

Eugene Z was concerned when he noticed that his basement walls were beginning to bow. So, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Joshua L was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman Jeremy R installed a Geo-Lock Wall Anchor, shown above, in Eugene’s basement. The Anchor has two ends, one will attach to stable soil away from the house, and the other will attach to the basement wall. The device can be tightened and over time will straighten the walls.