![Powerbrace](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427672-complete.jpg?v=1663700096)
Powerbrace
The finished process looks like this. The I beams called Powerbrace are installed along with the drainage system and the wall brane.
![Powerbrace is attached to footing](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427673-i-beams-with-discharge.jpg?v=1663700096)
Powerbrace is attached to footing
The Beams are attached to the footing anf the floor is opened up for the drainage system and the sump pump.
![Footing bracket.](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427674-no-footing-bracket.jpg?v=1663700096)
Footing bracket.
When the footing is largest enough, the powerbrace can be attached right to the footings.
![Powerbrace footing](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427675-hole-for-footing.jpg?v=1663700096)
Powerbrace footing
When the footings are thinner, we have to create a footing for the Powerbrace.
![Prepare for the PowerBrace footing](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427676-footing-prep.jpg?v=1663700096)
Prepare for the PowerBrace footing
The PowerBrace footing is made of 2 pieces of "I"beam
![Bridge Bracket](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427682-bridge.jpg?v=1663702372)
Bridge Bracket
When the floor joists are perpendicular, a bridge bracket is used attach the top of the Powerbrace to. This will distribute the stress though the flooring system.
![Old Style Bracket](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427683-lever-bracket.jpg?v=1663702372)
Old Style Bracket
This older style bracket is used when there is no room to add the Bridge Bracket.
![Lever Bracket with Bracing](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427684-bracing-with-bridge.jpg?v=1663702372)
Lever Bracket with Bracing
When the floor joists are parallel tot he wall, a Lever Bracket is used and the the bracing is used to strengthen the floor joist system.
![Sump added and floor is finished](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427685-finished-with-sump.jpg?v=1663702372)
Sump added and floor is finished
Once everything is in place, the floor is re-concreted back.
![Sump and Battery back-up](https://cdn.treehouseinternetgroup.com/uploads/photo_gallery/medium/427686-sump-installed.jpg?v=1663702372)
Sump and Battery back-up
The discharge line is cleverly put under the concrete floor and out another location for a finished look. A battery back-up is added for protection of power failure.