Photo Album: Compromised Support Beams in the Hudson Valley

These wooden beams that support the home have been damaged by water. Wood will absorb surrounding moisture and thus become weaker. These beams tend to crack and compromise your home's structual integrity. Basement Systems of NY provides replacement of Mold Damaged Wood in basement and crawl spaces in the greater Hudson Valley Area. We proudly serve the greater regions of Middletown, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Spring Valley.

Completely Compromised Support

This support has been completely compromised by moisture and the wood's tendency to absorb water. Breaks like these are extremely detrimental to your home's foundation.

Water Destroying Your Home's Structure

here You can see the water that the wooden support has absorbed. It was absorbed by the wood then slightly released when the support snapped and sprayed the moisture back upon the wall.

Damaged Support

Although this beam is only slightly damaged, it will quickly break even more. These issues have to be addressed immediately regarding your home's structure.

Reverse Damaged Support

This is the same support beam as aforementioned in the picture entitled "Damaged Support."

Broken, Wet Support Beam

This support beam has absorbed moisture and become weak. It eventually broke against the force of the supporting block and thus the structure of the entire home is compromised.