Serving Lynchburg, Bethesda, Frederick and beyond
Serving Lynchburg, Bethesda, Frederick and beyond
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This sweet couple moved out of city to enjoy their retirement. They are new to the crawl space world and reached out to us to help educate them on effective maintenance. They were very interested in leveling and stabilizing their floors. Our System Designer, Chris Wilmouth, left the homeowners with a solution to address their concerns.
Foreman, Matt Burger, and his crew completed the installation of a supplemental beam and nine Smart Jack Crawl Space Supports.
In the photo from Locust Grove, Va., the initial image shows a classic issue—bowing basement walls as a result of foundation settlement, a concern that destabilizes structures and can evolve into major problems if not addressed. Notice in the after photo how Fortress Foundation Solutions expertly installed CarbonArmor straps. These carbon fiber-reinforced polymers contour to support and stabilize the once-compromised wall. By choosing our innovative solution, the wall is now reinforced but not rigidly invasive like steel counterparts. Rest assured, this foundation won't bow or lean anymore.
In Locust Grove, a homeowner faced issues with a damp, dirty crawl space, as shown in the before photo. Excess moisture in unsealed crawl spaces can lead to mold, wood rot, and costly pest infestations. We addressed these concerns by installing our CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. Offering high-quality repair solutions, CleanSpace is far superior to typical materials due to its multi-layered build, antimicrobial treatment, and UV resistance. The after photo showcases the transformation to a clean, dry, and healthy foundation, ensuring structural integrity and enhancing home energy efficiency.
In Locust Grove, the homeowner faced issues with moisture and structural instability in their crawl space. Notice in the before photo, dampness was evident, which can lead to mold growth and wood rot. Our team at Fortress Foundation Solutions resolved these concerns by installing the CleanSpace system and SmartJack. The CleanSpace encapsulation tackled unknown moisture sources, providing a durable vapor barrier. Meanwhile, the SmartJack system addressed floor instability by stabilizing and reinforcing the crawl space structure. See the after photo illustrating how a safe, dry environment can now support this home’s foundation dependably and effectively.
The foundation walls of this home in Broad Run were starting to bow. The homeowner reached out to Fortress for a permanent solution for stabilizing those walls.
Our System Designer, Zach Bullock, went out to assess the home and recommended our PowerBrace System to support and stabilize the foundation.
The PowerBrace system permanently stabilizes your home's foundation walls. Zinc-plated steel beams are custom-fit to your basement wall height and secured tight against your basement wall with brackets anchored to your basement floor and floor joists. PowerBrace's unique, patented design allows the system to be tightened over time, potentially reversing wall failure without any invasive drilling or digging on the property.
