Photo Album: Stabilizing Foundation Before Basement Finishing in Rock Island, IL
Donald was in the process of finishing his basement when he realized a slight bow in the foundation wall. He quickly contacted the experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems to have a free evaluation of the potential damage to his home. Mike accessed his basement and offered him a permanent stabilization product for the area. Due to some areas that have begun cracking, a sealant was applied to help prevent water seepage through the walls. CarbonArmor is a flexible carbon infused fiber strip that permanently stabilizes bowing walls. The bond created between the wall and the strip is 10 times stronger than steal, and won’t be in the way when Donald finishing his basement.
Halt on Basement Finishing
Donald was attempting to install drywall when he noticed a slight bow in the foundation wall.
Side-View
A side-view shows the bow forming below the basement windows.
Preventing Leaks
The sealant was applied to the foundation cracks to help prevent water seepage.
Stabilized Foundation
CarbonArmor is installed, providing a permanent solution to the bowing walls.
Crews that Clean
Crewmen tidy up after installation of the CarbonArmor. Now the basement is ready to be finished.