Sprucedale Home Foundation Reinforced with PowerBrace™ System
Challenge
A homeowner in Sprucedale faced significant structural challenges when cracks began appearing along their basement walls, accompanied by noticeable inward leaning of one wall. These issues posed a serious risk to the home’s overall stability, threatening both safety and property value. Traditional repair methods, such as wall excavation or full replacement, would have been highly disruptive, costly, and time-consuming. The homeowner needed a reliable solution that could halt further movement, stabilize the foundation, and protect the home for the long term.
Solution
The Basement Systems Toronto team evaluated the situation and recommended the PowerBrace™ System, a proven, minimally invasive solution for reinforcing compromised foundation walls. Custom-fit, zinc-plated steel beams were installed along the affected wall, secured using specially designed brackets anchored both to the basement floor below and the first-floor framing above. This approach allowed the inward wall movement to stop immediately while also providing the potential to gradually reverse existing destabilization over time.
The design of the PowerBrace™ System minimized disruption, avoiding extensive drilling, excavation, or interference with the homeowner’s daily activities. The installation ensured long-term structural stability, protecting the home’s value and symmetry while offering a durable and reliable solution. By the completion of the project, the Sprucedale homeowner had peace of mind knowing their foundation was fully supported, efficiently repaired, and safeguarded against future damage.
The PowerBrace™ System provided a comprehensive and durable solution for the Sprucedale homeowner, effectively stabilizing the foundation and preventing further structural damage. With a minimally invasive installation, the home’s safety and value were preserved, giving the homeowner long-term confidence in the stability and integrity of their property.
Project Summary
City: Sprucedale
Province: Ontario
Problem: Cracks and inward leaning wall
Solution: PowerBrace system
