Before & After Photos

Support blocks were sinking in a crawlspace in Irvington, IL, causing the support beams to shift. To solve these issues, the SmartJack System was installed. This will stabilize the beams and floor joists in the crawlspace and lift the floor above it back toward its original elevation. Floor bounce caused by weakened joists or excessive spans will also be reduced. This crawlspace will remain stable and secure for years to come!

A foundation was shifting in a basement in West Frankfort, IL, causing cracks to appear. To solve this issue, the PowerBrace System was installed. This system is designed to permanently stabilize a home’s foundation. It will support the basement walls and straighten them over time. It will distribute the load evenly and eliminate the worry of damage caused by commonly seen wood floor joists. This system can be tightened over time and doesn't require any invasive drilling or digging. PowerBrace’s brackets are engineered to provide strong support to the joints and protect the floor system's durability. This foundation will now remain stable and secure for years to come!

The foundation walls of Zach A.’s Hillsboro, IL home were bowing inward. The severe degree of the bowing made him worried that the walls might fail so he called Woods Basement Systems. Woods recommended installing PowerBraces.

Woods custom fit the adjustable steel beams to the height of the basement. They fit them snuggly against the walls and secured them in place using steel brackets. PowerBraces stabilize foundation walls and prevent future damage. They also offer the opportunity to improve the walls by tightening them during dry conditions.

Foundation walls are subject to pressure as the ground around them shrinks and expands. This expansion can press against basement walls and cause them to bow inward which makes them lose their structural integrity. This can be particularly problematic around windows, where the wall is weaker and there is less space for other, larger support systems.

Fortunately, Woods Basement Systems has the perfect support system for this job. GeoLock™ wall anchors. This system supports the wall by burying a plate outside and connecting it with a plate inside. The two plates work together to pull the wall into a straight and supported position which can permanently strengthen the wall. Plus, this system can be installed around obstacles like pipes, wires or, in this case, windows. 

This home in Carlyle, IL is permanently strengthened and supported with minimal disruption to the space. 

Homeowners in Carlyle, IL had walls that were severely bowing in the basement of their home and reached out to Woods Basement Systems for help.  Our team installed the PowerBrace System, which are I-beams that are custom fitted to the basement wall.  This joist reinforcement method evenly distributes the load and effectively straightens the wall over time.  It is also a great non-invasive option since there is no drilling or digging on the property.  The homeowners were happy with the reinforced walls in their basement for years to come!