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This family lived in their home for 35 years without any signs of settling. Over time, and due to a variety of factors - they eventually noticed small cracks and mold starting to grow along the floor of their basement. They knew these were signs that their foundation may need repair.
Luckily, they called TerraFirma. One of our System Design Specialists came out to their home for a free consultation and recommended we install an EverBrace™ Wall Restoration System.
Many foundation repair options, including anchors and steel beams, have difficulty being used with some types of wall construction such as brick, clay block, fieldstone, or even highly deteriorated and broken poured concrete or concrete block. Such repair options provide points of support to specific areas of a foundation wall and, therefore, still rely on some strength from the existing wall to distribute the resisting force.
The EverBrace™ system allows you to keep your existing foundation walls by permanently “bracing” them against the pressure exerted by the surrounding soil. This essentially gives you the safety and security of a new foundation without having to replace your existing foundation. Plus, each installation is customized for your home, meaning existing windows and doors won’t be covered up. This system is zinc-coated, so there is no need to worry about rust or corrosion.
The homeowners were very pleased with the completion of their project and were happy they didn't have to worry about cracks and moisture. They now have peace of mind moving forward knowing their basement is protected, and the value of their home restored.
Keeping your basement dry is a top priority for most homeowners, especially homeowners in the Pacific Northwest.
To keep this basement in Woodburn, OR free from water damage, TerraFirma installed a Vapor Wall Barrier. Vapor Wall Barrier is a great way to eliminate moisture intrusion and clean up the appearance of an unfinished basement.
This Keizer crawl space had seen its fair share of rough winters and heavy rains. Year after year, this crawl would be holding in rainwater, and eventually, mold was starting to produce.
Our System Design Specialist, Mike O'Brien, quickly scheduled an appointment with the homeowner as soon as they called TerraFirma. After spending more than an hour in the crawl space, he concluded that to prevent water damage; the area would need to be encapsulated with drain tile, and 120 mil thick VaporLoc Elite liner.
Along with encapsulating more than 1,000 square feet, Production Foreman Brad Peterson and his crew also removed the old, wet, and mildew-ridden insulation that was doing more harm than good.
This Springfield crawl space had ducting and insulation on the ground with water coming up through the gravel. The homeowner noticed a musty smell coming into the home and called TerraFirma for help.
To dry out and clean the crawlspace, TerraFirma installed the VaporLoc Elite® Encapsulation System and TripleSafe Sump Pump System to create a healthier environment!
The homeowner of this 1990s Talent home was ready to finish their remodeling project when they noticed cracks in the ceiling. Worried about how stable their home’s foundation is, they reached out to TerraFirma for a free consultation.
To stabilize the foundation, TerraFirma installed Helical piers. The team also used a SuperSump Plus, Drain Title, VaporLoc Elite, Everlast Door, and Moisture Loc to help move water away from the home, improve home air quality, and keep energy costs low.