Before & After Photos

In Davenport, IA, a homeowner began noticing a "not-so-fun" game of "lean in" occurring in their basement. The foundation walls had begun to bow and inch inward—a clear sign of hydrostatic pressure from the exterior soil pushing against the structure.

As seen in the "before" documentation, the walls were visibly compromised. This type of movement, if left unaddressed, can lead to severe structural failure. The homeowner was understandably worried about the long-term stability of their foundation.

Chris Hebbel, our System Design Specialist, performed a precise evaluation of the wall’s deflection. Chris determined that the most effective, non-invasive solution would be a high-tensile reinforcement system.

He designed a plan utilizing the CarbonArmor® System. Unlike traditional bulky steel beams, this solution provides immense strength while maintaining a low profile, allowing the homeowner to eventually finish the basement without losing square footage.

Once the strategy was set, Foreman Dylan Johnson and his production crew moved in to armor the foundation. The installation required technical expertise and a careful touch:

Surface Preparation: Dylan’s team ground the basement walls to ensure a clean, porous surface for the specialized epoxy to bond effectively.

CarbonArmor® Application: High-strength carbon fiber strips—material stronger than steel—were fused to the foundation walls.

ArmorLock® Integration: To ensure the system was anchored at the most critical point, the team installed our ArmorLock® brackets. These brackets tie the carbon fiber strips directly into the floor joists, preventing any further inward movement at the top of the wall.

The "after" photo tells a story of structural victory. The walls are now stabilized, and the "lean in" has been permanently halted. Thanks to the expertise of Chris Hebbel and the meticulous installation by Dylan Johnson, the homeowner’s anxiety has been replaced with true peace of mind.

The home now stands firm where it matters most, protected by a "stealthy" armor that ensures stability for decades to come.

The homeowner of this basement in Davenport was bothered at the condition of their basement walls so they contacted the team at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team permanently stabilized the bowing wall by installing the PowerBrace system restoring the basements integrity and bestowing the homeowner with peace of mind. 

These foundation walls had many hairline fractures. Our production team helped fix this problem by using FlexiSpan, a special product consisting of polyurethane polymer sealant, which helps seal the crack for good.

Mike was concerned about the cracks and inward shifting of his basement foundation. The separation between the blocks was becoming worse and worse, and he knew that something needed to be done quickly before the foundation could gave in. Mike reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems for help and design specialist, Wes, was there to offer him a permanent foundation solution. A PowerBrace system was offered to permanently stabilize the wall, preventing any more inward movement. The patented I-Beam system also offers the unique tightening feature that can over time, increase the appearance of the bowing wall. Keeping a constant torqued pressure against the wall will not only stops the wall from worsening because help reverse the bowing issue. Thanks to the help from MidAmerica Basement Systems, Mike no longer worries about his foundation wall failing.

In Davenport, IA, a homeowner faced concerning signs of wear in their home's foundation - cracking and bowing walls, visible in the 'before' photo. Understanding the urgency, we stepped in with a remarkable fix: our PowerBrace system. As noticeable in the 'after' photo, this ingenious solution not only halts further damage but steadily rectifies structural flaws, ensuring the homeowner peace of mind with a stable and secure foundation for years to come.