Before & After
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Julia, a homeowner in Charlottesville, Virginia reached out to us at Fortress for repairs on a bowing block wall in her basement. Our team inspected the area and then installed 12 CarbonArmor Wall Support Straps to the affected area's. CarbonArmors are a great choice for minor wall movement and can be easily finished over.
Michael had started noticing signs of foundation settlement at his Charlottesville home, including cracks and doors that no longer closed properly. Recognizing that these issues could worsen over time, he contacted Fortress Foundation Solutions for a professional inspection. To permanently stabilize the foundation, Tyler and his crew installed 6 Push Piers along the exterior of the home. These piers transfer the weight of the structure to deeper, more stable soil, providing long-term support and helping prevent further settlement.
Observe the transformation we achieved on a block foundation in Great Cacapon, WV. The homeowner faced stair-step cracks and a severe 2-inch wall deflection, posing potential risks to the structural integrity of the home. To address these concerns, we expertly installed the PowerBrace™ System. These zinc-plated steel beams are custom-fitted and securely anchored, effectively stabilizing the foundation walls. As showcased in the after photo, this method not only halted further inward wall movement but also promised potential improvement over time, ensuring a stable, safe, and healthy home environment.
Paul noticed a horizontal crack developing in one of the block walls of his Strasburg, Virginia basement. Wanting to address the issue before it worsened, he contacted Fortress Foundation Solutions for a professional inspection.
Because the problem was caught early, Travis and Jack were able to stabilize the wall with a less invasive solution by installing 6 CarbonArmor Wall Support Straps. This system reinforces the wall, helps prevent further movement, and features a low-profile design that can be finished over with drywall if desired. As shown in the after photo, the basement wall is now securely reinforced and protected for the future.
Chris noticed one of the basement walls in his Ruckersville, Virginia home beginning to bow inward. Concerned about the wall's stability, he wanted a permanent solution before the problem became more severe.
Travis and Jack stabilized the affected wall by installing 5 CarbonArmor Wall Support Straps. This low-profile reinforcement system is an excellent solution for minor wall movement, helping prevent further bowing while preserving valuable basement space.
