Eliminating Bowing Basement Walls In Old Bridge, NJ

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 by Rebecca Brossa

Challenge

This Old Bridge, NJ, homeowner was facing significant structural issues in their basement, caused by bowing walls due to shifting soil and hydrostatic pressure. The walls were showing visible signs of inward movement, raising serious concerns about the long-term stability of the foundation and the overall safety of the home. The homeowner required a permanent solution to stabilize the bowing walls and prevent any future damage, while also addressing the ongoing moisture problems that led to a damp, unhealthy basement environment.

Solution

After contacting Quality 1st, our team recommended our specially patented CarbonArmor Reinforcing System to stabilize and reinforce the bowing walls. Our CarbonArmor system uses durable carbon fiber straps, which are bonded securely to the walls, halting any further inward movement. To tackle the moisture issue and prevent mold, we installed our mold-resistant CleanSpace Wall Panels, which act as a vapor barrier, keeping water out and improving air quality. Finally, we added our TripleSafe Sump Pump System, featuring three pumps to ensure reliable water removal and prevent flooding, even during power outages. The combination of our CarbonArmor, CleanSpace, and TripleSafe Systems restored the basement to a dry, stable, and healthy condition. The CarbonArmor system secured the walls, preventing further shifting, while CleanSpace kept the basement moisture-free, improving the overall air quality. With our TripleSafe system in place, the homeowner gained peace of mind knowing that their basement was fully protected from future flooding. This combination of structural reinforcement and moisture control provided a lasting solution to their concerns, protecting their home for many years to come!

Project Summary

Foreman: Faustino

System Design Specialist: Anthony Guzzi

In order to ensure that we are providing this homeowner with the most effective waterproofing approach, our system design specialist carried out an extensive inspection on the basement.

Our crew thoroughly installs our CarbonArmor Reinforcing System, by sanding down the walls in specific stabilizing areas and applying a heavy-duty adhesive before carefully placing the carbon straps to the bowing walls to ultimately fortify and restore them.

After the walls are fully stabilized with CarbonArmor, our crew installs our CleanSpace Wall Panels ad our high-powered TripleSafe Sump Pump to further protect the basement against moisture-related issues.