Exterior Foundation Wall Crack
The photograph reveals significant cracks in the exterior foundation, indicative of settlement issues. If not promptly addressed, these cracks can lead to more severe structural problems and substantially higher repair costs in the future.
Interior Foundation Wall Crack
Cracks were also observed on the interior foundation walls, raising concerns about the home's structural integrity. Additionally, these cracks increase the basement's susceptibility to leaks and flooding, potentially leading to further damage if not addressed.
Foundation Floor Cracks
Similar to the other cracks, foundation floor cracks raised alarm. The homeowner sought a permanent solution to restore the structural integrity of their home and prevent further deterioration.
Failing Lally Columns
In addition to foundation settlement, the lally columns in the basement were inadequate in supporting the floors above, leading to sagging and bouncy floors.
GeoLock Rods
Our team began by stabilizing the foundation walls to address the structural concerns. To correct the inward bowing walls, we implemented our GeoLock Wall Anchor System. The initial phase of this installation involved drilling galvanized steel rods through the foundation and into a pre-dug trench.
GeoLock Rods in Trenched Area
The GeoLock rods are drilled into the trenched area, as shown in the photo.
GeoLock Anchors
The GeoLock anchors are secured to the GeoLock rods.
GeoLock Plates
The GeoLock plates are fastened to the rods and tightened.
GeoLock Anchors Secured in Durable Soil
By tightening the system, the GeoLock anchors are firmly secured in stable soil, effectively stabilizing the bowing walls and potentially straightening them.
GeoLock Aesthetic Covers
Our GeoLock aesthetic covers are installed over the GeoLock plates to enhance their visual appeal.
GeoLock Backfill
After the successful Installation of the GeoLock Wall Anchor System, the area that was trenched out is meticulously backfilled.
Push Pier Brackets
To mitigate settlement issues, our team proceeded with the installation of push piers. This process commenced with the installation of brackets on both the interior and exterior sections of the foundation's footing.
Push Piers
Push piers are driven deep into the earth until they reach stable, load-bearing soil. This process transfers the weight of the home from the unstable surface soil to the much more stable bedrock, ensuring long-term structural integrity.
Push Piers Pressurized
Once all the push piers reach load-bearing soil, they are simultaneously pressurized into the ground to elevate the home's foundation, effectively restoring it to its original position.
Push Pier Backfill and Concrete Finish
Following the successful installation of push piers, the interior push piers were backfilled, layered with crushed stone, and concreted flush to ensure a seamless finish.
Exterior Push Pier Excavation
The area outside of the home's foundation that was excavated for the push pier installation is then backfilled. Our crew takes pride in ensuring the work area is left as clean and orderly as possible.
SmartJack Footing Excavation
To enhance floor stability, our team replaced the failing lally columns with our SmartJack system. The process began by chipping out the concrete at the installation points to create robust footings for the SmartJacks.
Concrete Footings with Rebar
Concrete was poured into the chipped-out area and reinforced with rebar to create the most durable base possible for the SmartJacks to rest upon, ensuring maximum stability and support.
SmartJacks Installed to Main Beam
The SmartJack system offers full adjustability, enabling precise modifications to optimize support for the main beam. This main beam, in turn, ensures robust support for the floor joists.
SmartJack Completed Installation
The SmartJacks are subsequently embedded into the foundation, enhancing the durability of the SmartJack system as a long-term solution for floor stabilization.
Interior Foundation Crack Sealing
The cracks in the interior of the basement were sealed using crack sealant to further provide support to the integrity of the foundation.
Exterior Foundation Crack Sealing
Crack sealant was also applied to exterior foundation cracks. With several robust foundation repair solutions implemented, the homeowner can now rest assured that their home is well-protected against foundation issues.
