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Shotcrete Saves Ada, MI Home From Crumbling

Have you ever noticed the cracking of any concrete or stone walls in your home? Well, those cracks get worse if not treated properly. They can grow and destroy your walls. At this home in Ada, they had a foundation wall that was crumbling so it was very weak. The homeowner called us to receive our professional help. We drive to his home to see for ourselves and this wall was in very bad condition. We knew of a solution that is much cheaper than a full foundation replacement and it is less risky. That solution is called Shotcrete. Shotcrete is a concrete that we spray out of a fire hose on to the preexisting wall to reinforce it and make it as strong as ever before. We start by connecting the old wall to a framework that will help support the concrete being sprayed on the wall. We just build the new wall right on top of the other wall. This has fewer risk than lifting the entire house does and it is quicker and cheaper, making it easy for you. You won't even need to leave your home. Now this homeowner will never have to worry about their foundation ever again.

Lifting Slanted Floor in Ada, MI, Home with SmartJacks

Matt had a slant in his living room floor and wasn't sure how to fix the problem. As the slant deepened, he knew he needed help, so he called Ayers to learn about our foundation solutions. Our crew of experts visited his home to examine the space and recommended installing the SmartJacks supplemental support system. SmartJacks is a collection of floor jacks hot-dipped in galvanized steel and zinc plated to promote durability. The base of each jack is implanted two feet below the surface to reduce load-bearing stress. Matt loves having a balanced living room! 

Saving a Bowing Wall in Delton MI

Gary purchased his home about a year ago and everything was great. He recently noticed a crack 3/4 the length of the basement wall and it was bowing inward. We installed the CarbonAmor Wall Reinforcing System to stabilize the wall. This system includes flexible carbon fiber fabric straps that are up to 10 times stronger in tension than steel. These straps are bonded to the wall using a high strength epoxy resin. This system requires no exterior excavation, installs quickly, and won't impact future basement finishing.

Block Wall Replaced and SmartJacks Installed in Delton, MI

This home was built around the 1940's and was showing some major signs of age and the soil around the foundation had settled. Some of the block foundation wall had actually fallen and needed to be completey replaced. The homeowner also noticed that the doors and windows in the home were sticking which is another sign of the foundation settling. The floor on the first level needed to be lifted back up to its original position. There were also some very old windows that needed to be replaced as they were allowing moisture and unwanted outside elements into the basement. 

This home needed some of its foundation and other problems taken care of and they definitely called the right people for the job. We installed SmartJacks to lift the foundation back it's original position. We also replaced the block wall that had fallen and sprayed foam insulation around the rim joist to make sure this basement is completely sealed off. The entire weight of your home sits on your foundation so it's important it's sturdy and safe. This project restored the value of this home and gave the owners peace of mind knowing that their home is stable and safe for years to come. 

GeoLock Anchors Aid and Stabilize Bowing Walls in Delton, MI Home

Jim was concerned about the safety of his home when he noticed bowing in his foundation walls so he decided to make the call to Ayers. After our crew conducted an inspection it was settled that our GeoLock Anchors would provide the best fix. These anchors are connected by a steel rod to a wall plate that provides clamping pressure against the inside of the foundation wall and work to prevent further wall bowing caused by soil pressure.

 

Jim was glad he got professional assistance to ensure his home's safety!