Bowing walls
Step crack is a tell tale sign that your walls are bowing
Using the floor system to support the wall
We use the floor system to support the bowing walls. The plywood is to spread the support across multple joists
Secured powerbraces
The Powerbraces by Supportworks are bolted to the concrete floor and the top bracket is mounted to the floor joist system.
Tightening bolt
The adjustment bolt is used to straighten the wall over time
Preparing for cross brace
To give extra support, a cross brace is installed
Adjustable cross brace
An adjustable cross brace is installed to give added support
Cross brace under window.
This area is especially vulnerablesothe cross brace is installed.