Client Concern
251 47th LLC, based in Brooklyn, NY, contacted Zavza Seal LLC to address concerns about a horizontal beam that required immediate structural reinforcement during work being performed on the wall directly beneath it. Due to the critical nature of the beam and its load-bearing function, the solution had to ensure long-term stability and precise installation.
Evaluation & Repair Strategy
After assessing the conditions on-site, our structural team proposed a custom-fabricated steel solution to support the beam vertically from the slab. The plan was engineered for maximum strength using heavy-duty steel components, professional welding, and high-tensile anchoring techniques.
Scope of Structural Reinforcement Work
The following work was completed at 251 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY:
- Steel Plate Anchoring:
A 2 ft x 1 ft heavy-duty steel plate was anchored to the concrete slab with industrial-grade steel anchors to form a secure base for the vertical support system. - C-Channel Installation:
A custom C-channel, measuring 196 ¾” L x 10” W x 2.5” D x 3/8” thick, was vertically mounted from the steel plate to the horizontal beam.
- Welding & Anchoring Process:
- The C-channel was welded to the steel base plate for rigid alignment.
- Holes were drilled into the adjacent wall, which were then filled with high-strength structural epoxy.
- Using the epoxy-filled cavities, the channel was secured with staggered 5/8” threaded steel anchors every 3 feet along the wall.
- The top of the channel was welded directly to the horizontal beam, completing the load transfer system.
This approach combined tensile strength with precise anchoring to minimize lateral movement and potential beam stress in the future.
Outcome
Thanks to Zavza Seal’s structural expertise, the horizontal beam at 251 47th Street is now supported with a steel-reinforced load path from slab to beam. The system is designed to mitigate future shifting or stress and ensure safe working conditions beneath and around the wall area under repair.
Cost & Warranty
Total Project Cost: $5,360.00
Warranty: 40-Year Labor & Material Warranty – covering all Zavza Seal work and materials (excludes third-party equipment or client-installed components).
Structural Support You Can Rely On – Call Zavza Seal LLC
Whether you’re dealing with a failing beam, compromised framing, or load-bearing wall repairs in Brooklyn, NY, Zavza Seal LLC delivers engineered structural solutions built to last. Our team works with precision and transparency—always backed by a 40-year warranty.
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