Serving Central Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia, Frederick, Bethesda, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg
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Fortress Foundation Solutions installed a perimeter WaterGuard System, TripleSafe Sump Pump System with an external discharge, and installed GeoLock Wall Anchors for foundation stabilization. We were also able to use the GeoLock Wall Anchors to stabalize a retaining wall supporting the customer's driveway.
This crawl space in Hampstead had many issues caused by water intrusion. The floors of the house were also warped. Not only were the walls stained, but there was also mold growing on them. This not only affects the crawl space, but also the air quality of the entire house. Mold is a big issue that can cause insomnia, heightened anxiety and depression, hair loss and many cold-like symptoms. Long-term exposure can even cause long term and sometimes permanent lung damage! Fortress believes in treating every homeowner like family and wants to make sure that our family is not becoming sick by and easily solved problem. Fortress went to this home and installed a CleanSpace Encapsulation, SilverGlow Wall Insulation, a full perimeter WaterGuard, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier, and SmartJack Supports. The SmartJackSupports straighten the floor of the home and add much needed support. This family can rest assured that their crawl space is clean, dry, and mold free!
A homeowner called Fortress Foundation Solutions about a basement area that was unusable due to the mold on the walls and high moisture levels. System Designer Skylar Beverage, was happy to meet with them, explain our waterproofing products and provide a free, same-day estimate. Ready to move forward, they agreed. A waterproofing crew was soon onsite installing WaterGuard in the floor and CleanSpace vapor barrier on the walls. A SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep things dry. Now this basement is dry and the homeowner can enter the clean and bright area for loads of added storage space!
A homeowner near Laurel, MD, called Fortress Foundation Solutions. Their brick steps had settled and were crumbling at the grout line. One of our system designers went out for an inspection. He knew our PolyLevel Foam Injection System would lift and level the steps, but most importantly, NexusPro Sealant would seal the stairs keeping them from further damage. NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks specially formulated to provide long-lasting flexibility. It stands up to harsh weather conditions and unlike traditional polyurethane sealants, NexusPro resists UV rays, which means it won't crack, bubble or dry out. A single application can seal the joints and cracks in your concrete driveway, patio, pool deck, steps, or sidewalk for years to come, protecting it from damage caused by soil compaction and washout. This homeowner chose to protect their steps with NexusPro and they're glad they did!
Theresa I. of Ellicott City, MD, wanted to finish her basement for added living space. However, water coming in had made this impossible. She called Fortress Foundation Solutions for a free estimate to get her basement waterproofed. After meeting with System Designer Riley Ethier, and having all her questions answered, she was ready for a dry basement! It was important to her to have the sump pump out of sight, so Riley found the perfect place - under the stairs! Now all of the basement can be used for added living space. Our system designers and crews work hard to accommodate customer's wants and needs as often as possible. Nick Mori and his crew took care of Theresa's home by installing a WaterGuard drainage system and Triple Safe Sump Pump. All water entering the basement will flow into the WaterGuard, will be gravity fed to the sump pump where it will be pumped out and away from the home. The Triple Safe has a battery back up and will continue to pump even if the power goes out. Now Theresa's basement is a dry, blank slate for her to finish the space she has been dreaming about!
