Basement Corner Repair in New Jersey

Carbon Corner Braces and InvisiBeam® Stabilize Critical Foundation Failure

The Challenge

Shortly after moving into their New Jersey home, the new homeowner discovered a serious foundation issue that had been missed during the home inspection. One of the basement corners was severely compromised, with visible movement and deterioration threatening the structural integrity of the entire wall section.

The failure was caused by a combination of hydrostatic pressure and a settling exterior patio, placing excessive force on the corner and putting it at risk of collapse if left unaddressed.

The Solution

The homeowner hired Blue Umbrella Waterproofing, a certified Fortress contractor, to perform a comprehensive foundation repair and waterproofing solution. Their approach included:

• Corner Reconstruction:
  All loose and deteriorated concrete was removed. The repair team formed the corner using plywood and applied a multi-layer cementitious filler and coating to rebuild the structural shape and strength. After curing, the reinforced corner was ready for carbon fiber installation.

• Carbon Fiber Reinforcement:
  The team installed four Fortress Carbon Corner Braces, each with horizontal extensions that carried reinforcement down the wall. These extensions were designed to work in tandem with InvisiBeam® straps.

• Wall-Wide Stabilization:
  Over 60 Fortress InvisiBeam® straps were installed across the affected basement walls. The InvisiBeam straps were laid directly over the carbon fiber corner extensions, ensuring continuous load transfer and fully integrated reinforcement across the entire wall system.

The Outcome

What began as a high-risk structural failure was transformed into a permanently stabilized, waterproofed foundation system. The reinforced corner is now securely anchored and tied into both adjoining walls through a combination of Carbon Corner Braces and InvisiBeam technology—providing a seamless, high-strength repair that exceeds standard reinforcement practices.

Why It Matters

Corner failures are among the most vulnerable and challenging foundation problems to address. This project highlights how Fortress solutions work together—Carbon Corner Braces, InvisiBeam®, and cementitious repair methods—to create a monolithic, high-performance reinforcement system for long-term protection.

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