Apparatus and method for straightening and supporting a damaged wall

Abstract

The PowerBrace system gives a positive solution to basement wall problems. When the wall cracks and bulges are due to freeze or hydrostatic preasure, PowerBrace can hold it from further movement and in most cases straighten it. By tightening the top bracket the PowerBrace system puts preasure on the top of the beam and straightens the wall. This movement is usually gradual as the system is retightened. Unlike many other wall repair systems the PowerBrace system does not rely on questionable soils outside the wall to hold the wall, nor does it put to much stress on the beam. Any bending of the main beam constitutes a failure in the system. By anchoring to the concrete basement floor and to the solid floor joist system, the PowerBrace system is solid and will not be aloud to shift or fail. the PowerBrace system solves problems relating to the sheering effect at the base of the wall caused by hydrostatic preasure, as well as any other wall movement. The system can also be instaled at the time of construction to prevent any possible damage.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . The PowerBrace system will hold and staighten a bulging basement wall. It will also contain any wall sheer at the base of the wall. This system works from the preasure of the top bracket that gets retightened over time. PowerBrace does not work from bending any beam or channel, or by tieing the wall to a plate in the questionable soils in the yard as many other systems that fail. It is a solid rigid system that works over time to staiten the wall.