Geotechnical Engineering in New Jersey | Commercial Foundation Work New Jersey

Eagle Point Power Plant Concrete Repair

2014-07-02T16:54:33.05Z

Eagle Point considered full slab replacement but determined this method would take too long and be too disruptive. In addition, full slab replacement greatly exceeded their budget restrictions.

Eagle Point selected Foundation SupportWorks of NJ to install the PolyLEVEL® System to raise the concrete slabs across the facility. PolyLEVEL® is a two-part urethane that expands into a rigid foam used to fill voids, stabilize slabs and lift concrete. Once injected through small 5/8-inch drilled “ports” in a slab, a chemical reaction converts the liquid urethane components to a strong, rapidly-setting foam material. In its foam state, PolyLEVEL® is extremely light, weighing two to six pounds per cubic-foot (pcf). Other void-filling or lifting materials can weigh upwards of 120 pcf, adding significant weight to supporting soils which will contribute to further settlement issues. With a typical installed compressive strength of 100 pounds per square inch (psi), PolyLEVEL® can provide the necessary strength to support even heavy loads.

Foundation SupportWorks of NJ installed 9,800lbs. of PolyLEVEL® and returned the settled slabs to a safe and stable position throughout the facility. The entire process was completed during normal business hours and the power plant staff was able to continue normal operations. Eagle Point was so pleased with the results, they are currently working to contract with Foundation SupportWorks of NJ on three other facilities.

Quality 1st moves to new, larger location in Cliffwood, NJ

2013-11-20T10:25:09.05Z

Quality 1st Basement Systems announced today that they have moved their headquarters to a larger location in Cliffwood, NJ. The new facility houses all of the company’s divisions, including Basement Systems, Foundation Supportworks, and CleanSpace.

“Quality 1st has been growing steadily for many years now,” said General Manager Bob Cherry. “We’re very excited about this new location, which affords us more room for our current employees as well as allows us to keep expanding in the future.”

Owner Tom Roman oversaw the construction of the new location, which began in the summer of 2012. More than 35 crew members helped with the building and reconstruction process, along with assistance from local companies Storm Master and Statewide Mechanical. Dr. Energy Saver, a division of Basement Systems, also visited to ensure the building was energy efficient. Over a period of five days, two energy experts installed spray foam insulation, providing an air and moisture barrier to the building.

The 10,000 sq ft space headquarters features a complete cafeteria and gym for over 100 employees working in Customer Service, Sales, Production, Service, and Marketing. The building also includes a fully enclosed concrete plant and warehouse.

Quality 1st Basement Systems is now located at 359 Route 35 South, Cliffwood, NJ, 07721.

About Quality 1st Basement Systems
Quality 1st Basement Systems is a locally owned and operated foundation repair and basement waterproofing company serving the entire state of New Jersey. With over 25 years of experience, Quality 1st Basement Systems has solved thousands of wet basement and foundation problems by installing award-winning and warranted repair systems. Their team is fully trained and certified to solve any below-grade problems your home may be experiencing - from foundation settlement and crawl space repairs to basement waterproofing and mold remediation. Quality 1st Basement Systems is a member of the Better Business Bureau and the NJ National Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

Gwynedd Train Station

2013-07-19T12:31:10.05Z

SEPTA chose Foundation Supportworks of New Jersey and the PolyLEVEL Polyurethane Injection System to resolve the sunken concrete problem. PolyLEVEL is a two-part urethane that, when combined, expands into a waterproof, rigid foam that is used to fill voids, stabilize slabs, and lift sunken and settled concrete. The installation of PolyLEVEL began by drilling penny-sized injection holes into the concrete slab. Next, using specialized equipment, approximately 500 hundred pounds of PolyLEVEL was injectedbelow the slab through a total of 96 injection areas. The rail elevation was monitored continually throughout the job with surveying equipment, and both the rail and slab were returned to their original position. With a compressive strength of 100 pounds per square inch, PolyLEVEL provides the necessary strength to support extremely heavy loads. With the use of the PolyLEVEL system, Foundation Supportworks was able to stabilize and lift the settled concrete back to its original elevation with no concern of eventual washout. The project was completed in a total of 8 hours over the span of two days, and the road and tracks remained open to traffic and crossing pedestrians. Two hours after the track was lifted back into place, heavy loads were applied to the raised track, and no movement was observed visually or with surveying equipment. The SEPTA trains, pedestrians and drivers were able to walk and ride over the lifted slabs just minutes after the installation was complete. Overall the SEPTA team was extremely pleased with the results as well as the efficiency and professionalism of the Foundation Supportworks of New Jersey crew.

What to do if your basement walls fail.

2011-07-19T00:00:00.05Z

Here at Quality 1^st Basement Systems we understand that your basement is a valuable space is your home. It can be the space where your children play, you have parties with friends or perhaps where you spend quality family time together. So what do you do when the walls in this area fail?

The first thing you must know is that there are many different ways to fix basment wall failure and it is important to find one that fits your own unique situation. The most general way to fix this problem is through total foundation replacement; however this solution does not always work and may not be the right solution, especially if you do not have access to the outside of your home. For people who have little to no access to the outside of their home, Some options that do work are:

Carbon Fiber Straps: a very strong material that is impossible to stretch and can be easily attached to concrete walls, reinforcing basement walls.

PowerBrace System: an I beam system that is designed to stabilize failing basement walls and allow for potential straightening over time.

If you do have access to the outside of your home, some possible solutions are:

Helical Anchor System: the anchor is screwed into the foundation wall, the hole in the wall is then filled with concrete. A steel plate is put up to connect the helical anchor to the wall.

Wall Anchor Systems: a wall anchor is drilled into the wall and then hooked to steel wall plates with galvanized anchoring rod.

In the end, no matter what situation you have in your homem you can get help for basement wall failure. Now not only do you get your valued living space back but also a safe home with it and the confidence it won't happen again.