Before & After
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A homeowner in Moline, Illinois, struggled with a deteriorating foundation wall and a wet basement that threatened both the structural stability and safety of their home. Uncontrolled hydrostatic pressure in the surrounding soil caused the foundation walls to bow inward, while moisture constantly seeped into the living space, creating a damp, unusable environment.
To resolve both structural and water intrusion issues without invasive excavation, System Design Specialist Tim Rollet evaluated the site and designed a comprehensive repair strategy using the PowerBrace™ System, WaterGuard® Interior Drainage, the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System, and the CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier through MidAmerica Basement Systems.
Foreman Justin Maddox and crew member Devin S. arrived on-site to execute the dual-phase restoration. The team stabilized the failing foundation walls by securing heavy-duty steel PowerBrace beams along the interior wall plane to stop inward movement and allow for potential future tightening. Next, the crew installed the WaterGuard interior perimeter drainage channel along the footing, connecting it directly to a TripleSafe sump pump system to reliably capture and discharge intruding groundwater far away from the foundation.
Finally, Justin and Devin S. lined the walls with the durable CleanSpace vapor barrier, preventing moisture vapor from entering the basement air and directing wall seepage down into the drainage system. The crew finished the installation and cleaned the site, leaving behind a fully stabilized, dry, and usable basement environment built to last.
The homeowner of the basement in Galesburg was starting to worry about the condition of the basement walls and so they called the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team installed the patented Powerbrace system to permanently stabilize the walls and potentially improve the condition of the walls over time. The homeowner feels much safer in his basement thanks to PowerBrace!
This homeowner in Galesburg, IL, noticed their kitchen floor was starting to sag, causing understandable concern. The before photo reveals the culprit, a compromised crawlspace needing urgent attention. Enter our solution: the SmartJack system - a solution that uses a series of steel beams to stabilize the main floor. The after photo showcases this system in action supporting the sagging floor and bringing it back to it's proper level. Now the homeowner can enjoy their kitchen without the fret of instability.
In Galesburg, IL, a homeowner reached out distressed by worrying cracks and a bowing wall, signaling potential foundation failure. Spot the issue in the 'before' photo for a clear view of the concern. Stepping in, we used our top-of-the-line PowerBrace system to provide a straight, secure foundation. The ‘after’ photo proudly showcases a stabilized wall, ensuring peace of mind and a return to safety. Through skilled intervention, we turned a worrisome space into a secure, lasting solution.
A homeowner in Orion, IL faced bowing basement walls that needed stabilization. After a thorough assessment of the foundation, our Specialist recommended the installation of our trusted CarbonArmor system. CarbonArmor uses fiber-reinforced polymers to effectively lock the wall in its current position. Because it's a low-profile application that is only a thin strip, it allows the homeowner to paint directly over it and seamlessly finish the room. They now have full access to a stable and usable Orion, IL basement.
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