Failing Brick Support Post
The photograph reveals significant deterioration and crumbling of the brick support post, indicating a failure to adequately bear the load of the upper floors. This compromised support poses a serious threat to the structural integrity of the entire home.
Footing Excavation
To initiate the installation of SmartJacks, cement and soil are excavated from designated areas to prepare for the creation of footings. These footings are reinforced with rebar to enhance their load-bearing capacity and overall structural integrity.
Cement Footings
Concrete is subsequently poured to form robust footings, which are then meticulously leveled. After the concrete has fully cured, the SmartJacks can be securely installed on these solid foundations.
Supplemental Beam
Once the SmartJacks are positioned on the footings, they are securely cemented in place. Supplemental beams are installed to the joists to ensure an even distribution of the floor load, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the SmartJacks in bearing the weight. The SmartJacks are fully adjustable, allowing for precise alignment with the supplemental beams.
SmartJack Completed Installation
Following the successful installation of SmartJacks, the previously sagging floors have been stabilized, elevated, and leveled. This restoration not only reassures the homeowner of their home's structural integrity but also provides a tangible reminder of this improvement with every step taken on the now solid ground.
