Photo Album: Wall Anchors Correct a Cracking, Bowing Foundation Wall to Create a Stable Home in La Rue, OH

  • The cracking and bowing on this foundation wall means its structural integrity is being compromised. The most likely cause is hydrostatic pressure, or the force exterior soil continuously exerts on the wall as it expands and pushes on the wall over time.
  • The other end of the wall is also affected. The owners did not know about these structural issues until removing paneling, so they wanted to make sure to address them for good.
  • These are a few of the heavy-duty, galvanized steel Wall Anchors that were installed to provide structural stability and improvement. The cracks have also been repaired and sealed.
  • Not only will these strong wall anchors reinforce the wall and prevent further structural issues, they offer the best opportunity to improve the wall. The owners were very excited about this permanent solution.

Album Description

Homeowners in La Rue, OH, have lived in their house for 14 years. During that time, they never noticed any structural problems. It wasn’t until recently when they removed drywall and paneling in the basement that they noticed issues with one of the foundation walls. These included horizontal and stair-step cracks, as well as inward bowing.

While these issues are common, they are signs the foundation wall is failing. The owners plan to live in this house for many years, so ensuring its structural integrity is very important to them. They wanted to have these issues fixed the right way so they would never have to worry about them again.

They contacted Ohio Basement Authority after seeing one of our TV commercials, and we installed one of our many reliable foundation repair solutions. Five Wall Anchors were installed to permanently stabilize the cracking and bowing wall. Their unique design allows them to be tightened for potential wall improvement.

The owners now have peace of mind knowing their forever home will be a safer living environment for many years to come.

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  • This wall is showing signs of trouble.
  • This is another view of the failing wall.
  • The wall has been stabilized.
  • Here is another view of the stable wall.

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