Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: GeoLock Wall Repair in Mascoutah, MO
In Mascoutah, Missouri homeowner Stephen B. was aware that his home had foundation problems. He decided to wait and see if the problem got worse before calling someone out to help. After a construction site developed near his home he began to see more and more cracks appearing in and outside of the home. Worried what might happen, he decided to call Woods Basement Systems to solve his problem.
We sent out our foreman Jeremy Raby and his team out to Mascoutah to assess the problem. Because his home was very damaged from the foundation problems, they decided to use two of our patented foundation support solutions to lift and stabilize his home. The team installed our GeoLock system for extra support in the home. Now, Stephen never has to worry about the foundation of his home again.
GeoLock Wall Anchors
The GeoLock anchor system permanently stabilizes your foundation wall and, in many cases, can straighten your wall back toward its original position.
How it Works
Heavy-duty earth anchors are embedded in stable soil away from your foundation wall, and are then connected to steel anchors with long, galvanized rods.
Horizontal Wall Cracks
If the crack is horizontal or runs at a jagged 45-degree angle, it might mean there's a more serious problem such as severe foundation shifting or water damage.
Tightening Anchors
Once tightened, the anchors will hold the wall securely in its current position without any further adjustment. However, a unique benefit of the system includes the ability to tighten the anchors during dry seasons, meaning you can improve and even completely straighten your walls over time.