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Sam from Port Sanilac, Michigan contacted HomeSpec because the walls in the basement of his new home were cracked, bowing inward, and also shearing at the bottom. Water was leaking in through the cracks and the damage was very obvious, so he was worried about the structural integrity of the home.  HomeSpec was able to cure Sam's worries and solve his problems by installing PowerBrace I-Beams to the walls. This stabilizes the walls, prevents them from worsening and even straightens them back to their original position. We also filled and sealed all of the cracks so water would not be able to seep into the basement. Now Sam is ready to enjoy his new home without the stress of foundation issues!

Considering Port Huron borders the St. Clair River, the Black River, and Lake Huron, it's safe to say the area is a hot bed for wet basements and crawl spaces. That's why this homeowner contacted HomeSpec - the water table near his home was higher than normal and water was seeping into his basement through the cove joint (where the floor and the wall meet).  It's very common for water to leak through this joint. A very small gap is left between the floor and the wall when the basement is built - so when the groundwater level rises and the soil swells with water, hydrostatic pressure forces water though the gap.  The best way to relieve the hydrostatic pressure and prevent water seepage is to install an interior drainage system around the foundation perimeter. That's how HomeSpec solved this homeowner's problem. The drainage system was also connected to a brand new TripleSafe sump pump to expel the water up and away from the home.