Basement Wall Bracing System

I beams have been used to reinforce basement bowing walls for decades but the with the help of our powerbrace brackets steel i beams have been transformed into the most reliable foundation wall bracing system available.

Basement wall bracing system.

The intellibrace is a patented foundation wall repair system that s designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential t straighten walls over time. Another way we can brace cracked walls is by installing steel beams inside the basement that span the wall vertically between the footings and floor joists. You can brace a basement wall using square steel i beams with 5 inch wide sides. The cost is high.

Engineer stamped gorilla wall braces were tested by a professional engineer to safely and effectively stabilize bowing or buckling foundation walls from the inside of your. Do not assume that flooring comes with the basement finishing system. Basement finishing systems are far more expensive that a diy or even contractor built standard basement finishing job. American foundation basement repairs llc offers wall braces and anchors for bowed walls major wall cracks and other issues caused by a settling or failing foundation depending on the situation your expert foundation repair contractor may suggest bracing or anchoring.

Gorilla wall braces utilize the support of three floor joists increasing the pushing strength over other basement bracing systems that push off only one floor joist. These steel i beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment. It gives homeowners peace of mind knowing their foundation walls are secure with a patented wall bracing system that is professional engineer stamped. Unlike wall anchor systems that rely on the moving soil to stabilize a foundation wall the powerbrace utilizes the strength.

I break open the concrete floor and footing dig down at least 12 to 16 inches place the i beam in on end pour a concrete pier around it and then brace it off at the joists with 2x10s or 3x3 angle iron. It is the most effective and economical wall bracing. I stabilize basement walls with steel i beams placed vertically against the wall and spaced anywhere from 3 to 6 feet apart. Position one i beam vertically against the wall to be braced every foot along the wall.

I beams have been used to reinforce basement bowing walls for decades but the with the help of the powerbrace brackets steel i beams have been transformed into the most reliable foundation wall bracing system available. Their main product is the wall paneling not the floor or ceiling. Wall braces are steel beams connected to the interior walls in your basement or crawl space to stabilize the location. Flooring is not included.

Whether the foundation wall is built with poured concrete block or wood we have a permanent solution. These steel columns are 3 inches wide 3 inches deep and 5 16 inch thick. Plant the i beams in holes in the floor fill the holes with concrete and brace the i beams with counterpart beams on the opposite wall using a long wooden beam at roof level.