Town/Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Borough/County: Kings County
Construction Type: Residential
Category: Basement Renovation, Bathroom Preparation, Structural Reinforcement
Problem
Marion Munroe, a homeowner in Brooklyn, NY, reached out to Zavza Seal to address structural issues in their basement. The existing ceiling joists beams were weak and needed reinforcement to support the planned bathroom installation. Additionally, the hollow concrete ledge presented a risk of collapse and required proper footings for new support columns.
Solution
Our team at Zavza Seal executed a targeted solution using proven structural repair materials and techniques.
Subject Area: Ceiling Joists Beams
We installed two 4′ long 2’x8′ treated wood joists sections at the selected location, bolting them to the existing joist for reinforcement. We supported these joists with 4′ concrete filled steel columns on new footings at each end of the new joists section, installing a total of two new joists sections and four new footings. To complete the structure, we installed two new 4′ concrete filled steel columns on new footings under the existing joist hanger connector.
Subject Area: New Column Footings at Existing Hollow Concrete Ledge
We removed the existing ledge section in the area of the two new columns to access the concrete floor slab. This allowed us to install new column footings securely and strengthen the overall structure.
Note: The homeowner was advised to allow sufficient time for the concrete filled steel columns and new footings to cure fully before proceeding with the bathroom installation.
Conclusion
This Brooklyn, NY basement project demonstrates Zavza Seal’s expertise in structural reinforcement and basement preparation for bathroom installations. The homeowner now has a robust and secure basement structure, ready to accommodate a new bathroom thanks to our targeted reinforcement solution.
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